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.

Cheap and Affordable Houses for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $1,600

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

There are currently 258 cheaper houses available for rent.

Camelia Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94015
W Moltke St, Daly City, CA 94014
$2,370/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94014
$1,500 Off
433A Mastick Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 315 sq ft
433A Mastick AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
Special Offer
736 Templeton Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
736 Templeton AveDaly City, CA 94014
332 San Diego Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
$2,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
332 San Diego AveDaly City, CA 94014
S Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA 94015
$2,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94015
281A Mastick Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
$2,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 342 sq ft
San Bruno, CASan Bruno, CA 94066
1009 Skyline Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,150 sq ft
1009 Skyline DrDaly City, CA 94015
$3,000 Off
1826 Vera Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
$3,045/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1826 Vera AveRedwood City, CA 94061
Irvington St, Daly City, CA 94014
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 800 sq ft
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94014
$3,100 Off
310 Railroad Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
310 Railroad AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
155 Redwood Ave, Pescadero, CA 94060
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
155 Redwood AvePescadero, CA 94060
146 Navarra Ave, El Granada, CA 94018
$3,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
146 Navarra AveEl Granada, CA 94018
442 Birch St, Redwood City, CA 94062
$3,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 780 sq ft
442 Birch StRedwood City, CA 94062
420 Higate Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 538 sq ft
420 Higate DrDaly City, CA 94015
254 San Fernando Way, Daly City, CA 94015
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 580 sq ft
254 San Fernando WayDaly City, CA 94015
Bellevue Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94014
6842 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014
$3,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
6842 Mission StDaly City, CA 94014
Morton Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
$3,600/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94015
1437 Sierra St, Redwood City, CA 94061
$3,650/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1437 Sierra StRedwood City, CA 94061
1511 Sierra St, Redwood City, CA 94061
$3,700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
1511 Sierra StRedwood City, CA 94061
1620 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
$3,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
1620 Linda Mar BlvdPacifica, CA 94044
593 Sylvan St, Daly City, CA 94014
$3,800/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sq ft
593 Sylvan StDaly City, CA 94014
641 Waltermire St, Belmont, CA 94002
$3,800/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 878 sq ft
641 Waltermire StBelmont, CA 94002
161 Citrus Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
$3,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 760 sq ft
161 Citrus AveDaly City, CA 94014
1533 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010
$3,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 810 sq ft
1533 California DrBurlingame, CA 94010
1532 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061
$3,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1532 Gordon StRedwood City, CA 94061
Hoover St, Redwood City, CA 94063
$3,950/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
Redwood City, CARedwood City, CA 94063
Loyola Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
$3,975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 660 sq ft
Menlo Park, CAMenlo Park, CA 94025
270 Coronado St, El Granada, CA 94018
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 780 sq ft
270 Coronado StEl Granada, CA 94018
123 Bloomfield Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
123 Bloomfield RdBurlingame, CA 94010
3457 Hoover St, Redwood City, CA 94063
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
3457 Hoover StRedwood City, CA 94063
654 N Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA 94015
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,220 sq ft
654 N Mayfair AveDaly City, CA 94015
685 Templeton Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
$4,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,110 sq ft
685 Templeton AveDaly City, CA 94014
978 Haven Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,078 sq ft
978 Haven AveRedwood City, CA 94063
2213 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
2213 Palmetto AvePacifica, CA 94044
Longview Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
$4,098/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
Daly City, CADaly City, CA 94015
263 Clarendon Rd, Pacifica, CA 94044
$4,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 810 sq ft
263 Clarendon RdPacifica, CA 94044
121 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
$4,180/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
121 Broadway StRedwood City, CA 94063
536 Canyon Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
$4,195/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 780 sq ft
536 Canyon DrPacifica, CA 94044