Apartments for Rent in San Carlos Under $3,000
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.
29 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
Chestnut Garden Patio Apartments, 506B Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
$2,800/mo
G3 | 531 Chestnut Street*, 531 Chestnut St APT 4, San Carlos, CA 94070
$2,000/mo
Laurel Theatre Apartments, 1500 Laurel St #218, San Carlos, CA 94070
$2,550/moStop messaging landlords one by one
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in San Carlos right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 29 apartments for rent in San Carlos under $3,000/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 $1,500/month, with an average of $2,416 and a median of $2,400/month. Prices reflect 29 active listings updated June 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.