Apartments for Rent in San Carlos Under $3,500

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 7 apartments for rent in San Carlos under $3,500/month, starting at $2,290/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

San Carlos is a small, walkable Peninsula city with a Caltrain station and Laurel St as the Main Street — family-heavy and quiet. Often called the 'City of Good Living.' Rents are mid-Peninsula, a touch more affordable than Palo Alto or Menlo.

7 listings available — updated July 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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San Carlos
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1643 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

$3,200/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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1591 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

$2,400/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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San Francisco - San Carlos, 3 Circle Star Way, San Carlos, CA 94070

$3,359/mo
Studio1 bath300 sqft
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113B Plymouth Ave #B, San Carlos, CA 94070

$3,200/mo
1 bed1 bath394 sqft
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San Carlos
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680 Cedar St APT 5, San Carlos, CA 94070

$2,290/mo
1 bed1 bath645 sqft
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435 Walnut, 435 Walnut St APT 3, San Carlos, CA 94070

$3,400/mo
2 bed1 bath870 sqft
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Laurel Theatre Apartments, 1500 Laurel St #218, San Carlos, CA 94070

$2,550/mo
1 bed1 bath600 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in San Carlos right now?

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 7 apartments for rent in San Carlos under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a typical apartment in San Carlos?

Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in San Carlos start at $2,290/month, with an average of $2,914 and a median of $3,200/month. Prices reflect 7 active listings updated July 3, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is San Carlos like?

San Carlos is a small, walkable Peninsula city with a Caltrain station and Laurel St as the Main Street — family-heavy and quiet. Often called the 'City of Good Living.' Rents are mid-Peninsula, a touch more affordable than Palo Alto or Menlo.

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