Studio Apartments for Rent in San Carlos Under $5,000

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.

5 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Craigslist

san carlos

$1,500/mo
Studio300 sqft
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San Carlos
Zillow

612 El Camino Real #2, San Carlos, CA 94070

$2,500/mo
Studio1 bath500 sqft
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San Carlos
Zillow

San Francisco - San Carlos, 3 Circle Star Way, San Carlos, CA 94070

$3,341/mo
Studio1 bath300 sqft
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San Carlos
Zillow

32 Cambridge St #Adu, San Carlos, CA 94070

$2,200/mo
Studio1 bath400 sqft
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San Carlos
Zillow

1150 Greenwood Ave, San Carlos

$1,795/mo
Studio
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Frequently asked

How many studios are available in San Carlos right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 5 studios for rent in San Carlos under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a studio in San Carlos?

Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in San Carlos start at $1,500/month, with an average of $2,267 and a median of $2,200/month. Prices reflect 5 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.

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