What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Mateo County, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Mateo County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in San Mateo County, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Mateo County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Mateo County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $1,770

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Mateo County, CA?

There are 1,890 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
$1,767+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 435 - 583 sq ft
El Camino RealSan Bruno, CA 94066
Call(415) 549-1883
Tradewind Surf Apartments, Foster City, CA 94404
$1,975+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 562 - 1,163 sq ft
Tradewind Surf ApartmentsFoster City, CA 94404
Call(650) 677-1468
301 E Okeefe St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 units available
301 E Okeefe StEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
Call(669) 205-1579
Perry Street Studios, Redwood City, CA 94063
$2,050+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
Perry Street StudiosRedwood City, CA 94063
New Today
Call(650) 667-8082
Kent Court, Daly City, CA 94015
$2,095+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Kent CourtDaly City, CA 94015
Woodside Palms, Redwood City, CA 94061
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Woodside PalmsRedwood City, CA 94061
Terrace View, Daly City, CA 94015
$2,095+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 400 - 979 sq ft
Terrace ViewDaly City, CA 94015
Special Offer
Hillside Courtyard, Daly City, CA 94014
$2,095+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Hillside CourtyardDaly City, CA 94014
New Today
Brunswick Street, Daly City, CA 94014
$2,140/mo
Studio · 3 units available
Brunswick StreetDaly City, CA 94014
401 E Poplar Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 units available
401 E Poplar AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94401
The Colegrove Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 units available
The Colegrove ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
926 Woodside Road, Redwood City, Redwood City, CA 94061
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 units available
926 Woodside Road, Redwood CityRedwood City, CA 94061
420 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,225/mo
Studio · 1 units available
420 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
Woodland Arms, Palo Alto, CA 94303
$2,245/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Woodland ArmsPalo Alto, CA 94303
2 Weeks Free
Fiesta Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Fiesta ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
Tradewind Island Kona Apartments, Foster City, CA 94404
$2,275+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 679 - 1,163 sq ft
Tradewind Island Kona ApartmentsFoster City, CA 94404
245 E. Market St., Daly City, CA 94014
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 610 sq ft
245 E. Market St.Daly City, CA 94014
Middlefield Apartments, Redwood City, CA 94063
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 609 sq ft
Middlefield ApartmentsRedwood City, CA 94063
Chateau D'Oro Apartments, Belmont, CA 94002
$2,345+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
Chateau D'Oro ApartmentsBelmont, CA 94002
219 Jackson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
219 Jackson AveRedwood City, CA 94061
Special Offer
Hess1535*, Redwood City, CA 94061
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Hess1535*Redwood City, CA 94061
New Today
Westlake Apartments, Daly City, CA 94015
$2,356+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 45 units available
Westlake ApartmentsDaly City, CA 94015
New Today
75 Arch St. Apartments, Redwood City, CA 94062
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
75 Arch St. ApartmentsRedwood City, CA 94062
Woodside Court Apartments, Redwood City, CA 94061
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 642 sq ft
Woodside Court ApartmentsRedwood City, CA 94061
Villages at Pacifica, Pacifica, CA 94044
$2,395+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 units available
Villages at PacificaPacifica, CA 94044
El Camino Real Apartments, Millbrae, CA 94030
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
El Camino Real ApartmentsMillbrae, CA 94030
BROADWAY MANOR, Millbrae, CA 94030
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
BROADWAY MANORMillbrae, CA 94030
202 Samson, Redwood City, CA 94063
$2,400+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
202 SamsonRedwood City, CA 94063
New Today
400 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
400 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
Beachcomber Bali, Foster City, CA 94404
$2,400+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 798 - 1,142 sq ft
Beachcomber BaliFoster City, CA 94404
Beachcomber Lanai, Foster City, CA 94404
$2,400+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 798 - 1,142 sq ft
Beachcomber LanaiFoster City, CA 94404
455 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
455 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Marymount Tower, Redwood City, CA 94063
$2,425+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Marymount TowerRedwood City, CA 94063
New Today
San Francisco - Belmont, Belmont, CA 94002
$2,429/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
San Francisco - BelmontBelmont, CA 94002
Juniper, Daly City, CA 94015
$2,443+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 22 units available
JuniperDaly City, CA 94015
New Today
Riviera, Burlingame, CA 94010
$2,450+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 610 sq ft
RivieraBurlingame, CA 94010
Village Court, Belmont, CA 94002
$2,495+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Village CourtBelmont, CA 94002
Stanford Garden Apartments, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$2,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 500 - 700 sq ft
Stanford Garden ApartmentsEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
clin40, Redwood City, CA 94062
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
clin40Redwood City, CA 94062
New Today
Hillsdale Garden, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,526+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 5 units available
Hillsdale GardenSan Mateo, CA 94403
Special Offer