- Serena Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080$1,900/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 250 sq ftSouth San Francisco, CASouth San Francisco, CA 94080
- 211 Emaron Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066$2,100/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 360 sq ft211 Emaron DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
- 805 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno, CA 94066$2,190/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft805 Crystal Springs RdSan Bruno, CA 94066
- 46 Wakefield Ave, Daly City, CA 94015$2,250/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft46 Wakefield AveDaly City, CA 94015
- 2934 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014$2,450/mo2 beds · 1 bath2934 Geneva AveDaly City, CA 94014

- 332 San Diego Ave, Daly City, CA 94014$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft332 San Diego AveDaly City, CA 94014

- S Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA 94015$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 550 sq ftDaly City, CADaly City, CA 94015

- 210 Los Olivos Ave, Daly City, CA 94014$2,750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 620 sq ft210 Los Olivos AveDaly City, CA 94014

- 988 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401$2,795/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft988 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94401

- 138 Linden Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066$2,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 540 sq ft138 Linden AveSan Bruno, CA 94066

- 754 Jenevein Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066$3,200/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 730 sq ft754 Jenevein AveSan Bruno, CA 94066

- Irvington St, Daly City, CA 94014$3,200/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 800 sq ftDaly City, CADaly City, CA 94014Special Offer

- 146 Navarra Ave, El Granada, CA 94018$3,200/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft146 Navarra AveEl Granada, CA 94018

- 375 Lancaster Blvd, Moss Beach, CA 94038$3,250/moStudio · 1 bath · 450 sq ft375 Lancaster BlvdMoss Beach, CA 94038

- 254 San Fernando Way, Daly City, CA 94015$3,300/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 580 sq ft254 San Fernando WayDaly City, CA 94015

- 191 Nottingham Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063$3,300/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft191 Nottingham AveRedwood City, CA 94063

- 239 Willits St, Daly City, CA 94014$3,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft239 Willits StDaly City, CA 94014

- San Diego Ave, Daly City, CA 94014$3,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 769 sq ftDaly City, CADaly City, CA 94014

- 220 Gabarda Way, Portola Valley, CA 94028$3,500/mo5 beds · 3 baths · 3,000 sq ft220 Gabarda WayPortola Valley, CA 94028

- Cypress Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080$3,500/mo3 beds · 1.5 baths · 933 sq ftSouth San Francisco, CASouth San Francisco, CA 94080

- 100 Beach St, Moss Beach, CA 94038$3,700/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft100 Beach StMoss Beach, CA 94038

- 401 Oriente St, Daly City, CA 94014$3,750/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 880 sq ft401 Oriente StDaly City, CA 94014

- 1620 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044$3,750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 950 sq ft1620 Linda Mar BlvdPacifica, CA 94044

- 1019 Capuchino Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010$3,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1019 Capuchino AveBurlingame, CA 94010

- 218 Los Banos Ave, Daly City, CA 94014$3,900/mo3 beds · 2 baths218 Los Banos AveDaly City, CA 94014

- 1532 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061$3,900/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1532 Gordon StRedwood City, CA 94061

- Hoover St, Redwood City, CA 94063$3,950/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ftRedwood City, CARedwood City, CA 94063

- 333 Redwood Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061$4,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft333 Redwood AveRedwood City, CA 94061

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Frequently asked questions
How many cheaper, more affordable Rental Houses are available in San Mateo County, CA?
There are currently 251 cheaper houses available for rent.
What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in San Mateo County, CA?
Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable 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 San Mateo County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
How to search for Cheap and Affordable Houses in San Mateo County, CA?
When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.
What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?
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 San Mateo County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.















