Affordable Houses for Rent in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home inventory within Central Business District. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes by Lowest Price for Central Business District. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" houses come on the market.

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

• Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
• Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
• Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Central Business District. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.