Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA

Prices and availability in San Bruno, CA were last updated on 23 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in San Bruno, CA are: Aperture, Courtland Apartments, Skycrest Apartments and 166 Madison Ave.

The average rent in San Bruno, CA is $3,123.

The price range for a studio apartment in San Bruno, CA is between $3,109 and $13,726.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Bruno, CA is between $4,495 and $8,326.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Bruno, CA is between $5,415 and $8,613.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Bruno, CA is between $3,109 and $13,726.

In San Bruno, 38% of the residents are renting compared to 62% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 25% of San Bruno's rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in San Bruno is 28 years old, with 66% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 93% are garden-style apartment communities, 38% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in San Bruno are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 52% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.