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Hillsdale Garden Apartments

$2,642 – $3,971/mo

3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403

What floor plans are available at Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments currently lists 4 floor plans across 5 available units, from studio to three-bedroom, starting at $2,642/mo. 2 studios at $2,642/mo (567 sq ft), earliest move-in Oct 19. 1 one-bedroom at $2,852/mo (782 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 30. 1 two-bedroom at $3,852/mo (910 sq ft), earliest move-in Aug 21. 1 three-bedroom at $3,971/mo (1,267 sq ft), earliest move-in Oct 10. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

Studio

Starting at $2,642

Studio • 1 Bath • 567 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
042210D$2,642567Oct 19
045238D$2,642567Nov 7

1 Bed C

Starting at $2,852

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 782 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
313677B$2,852782Sep 30

2 Bed C

Starting at $3,852

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 910 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
263590G$3,852910Aug 21

3 Bed D

Starting at $3,971

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,267 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0032172$3,9711,267Oct 10

What are the fees and lease terms at Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Rent at Hillsdale Garden Apartments is $2,642 – $3,971 per month. The security deposit is $500. Monthly fees include Parking - Covered, Pet Rent, and Renters Liability/Content - Property Program. Due at signing: Application Fee ($35), Holding Deposit (Refundable) ($500), and Pet Deposit (Refundable) ($500). The earliest listed move-in is Aug 21. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,642 – $3,971/mo
  • Security deposit

    $500
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 21

Monthly fees

Parking - Covered

$25/mo

Pet Rent

$35/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Storage Space Rental

$40/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$6.06/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Management - Third Party

$24/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

$50

What amenities does Hillsdale Garden Apartments have?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments lists 11 amenities, including a gym, a pool, and pet-friendly spaces.

  • Clubroom

  • Dog Park And Pet Friendly

  • Fitness Center

  • Gated Access

  • On-Site Laundry

  • Pet Friendly

  • Picnic Area And Gardens And Walking Paths

  • Playground

  • Playground And Bbq Areas

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool


Where is Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments is at 3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403.

3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403


What is the neighborhood around Hillsdale Garden Apartments like?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments is in the Sugarloaf neighborhood of San Mateo.


Residents give Hillsdale Garden Apartments a D grade (about 3.2 out of 5) from 200+ reviews. Hillsdale Garden receives mixed feedback reflecting strong individual staff performance alongside systemic service inconsistencies. Positive experiences center on responsive maintenance, helpful leasing staff, and convenient location near shopping and transit; negative reviews cite communication gaps, sound insulation issues, pest problems, and management responsiveness challenges.

3.20 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance5.0
Location4.1
Building Quality1.5

Hillsdale Garden receives mixed feedback reflecting strong individual staff performance alongside systemic service inconsistencies. Positive experiences center on responsive maintenance, helpful leasing staff, and convenient location near shopping and transit; negative reviews cite communication gaps, sound insulation issues, pest problems, and management responsiveness challenges. The property offers spacious units with updated features and included utilities, though pre-renovated units show age-related wear.

Management responsiveness and staff professionalism are inconsistent across the property. While many residents report positive experiences with responsive communication, prompt issue resolution, and helpful staff, others describe unresponsive office staff, communication gaps, and billing issues that went unresolved despite multiple visits. Service quality appears to vary significantly by staff member and has been affected by recent management transitions.

Maintenance requests are consistently resolved quickly, often within one day of submission. Staff communicate clearly throughout the repair process and follow through on promised timelines. Residents report positive experiences with plumbing, HVAC, and general appliance repairs, with maintenance personnel delivering thorough work across multiple issues.

Most residents praise the location for walkability and proximity to shopping, restaurants, and freeway access. Three of four selected reviews highlight convenience as a major strength. One review raised concerns about neighborhood safety and community conditions, though this represents a minority perspective among the location-focused feedback.

Residents report significant building quality concerns including poor sound insulation between units, deteriorating finishes (walls, sinks, showers), and maintenance issues that persist despite repair requests. Common complaints include pest problems that were not effectively resolved, broken fixtures and appliances, and overall poor upkeep of common areas such as stairs and hallways.


Is Hillsdale Garden Apartments walkable?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments is very walkable (grade A), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is somewhat bikeable (grade D+).

WALK

Very Walkable

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Somewhat Bikeable


What is Hillsdale Garden Apartments like?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments offers refined apartments in San Mateo, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, transportation, and everyday essentials on the San Francisco Peninsula. Ideally located near Hillsdale Shopping Center and just minutes from Caltrain service, residents enjoy easy connections throughout the Bay Area.

Hillsdale Garden Apartments offers refined apartments in San Mateo, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, transportation, and everyday essentials on the San Francisco Peninsula. Ideally located near Hillsdale Shopping Center and just minutes from Caltrain service, residents enjoy easy connections throughout the Bay Area. Choose from studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhome-style residences designed for comfort and functionality. Our pet-friendly community features spacious layouts, large closets, stainless steel countertops, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, bocce ball court, playground, and dog park. Whether you're searching for spacious apartments in San Mateo, pet-friendly apartments near Hillsdale, or a convenient Peninsula location close to major employers and transportation, Hillsdale Garden Apartments offers comfort, value, and everyday convenience.


How big is Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments is a 697-unit garden.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    697

What schools are near Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Children's School Huc is 0.3 miles from Hillsdale Garden Apartments. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Children's School Huc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Treehouse Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Bright Beginnings

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Love-N-Care Christian Ps & Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

All About Me Montessori

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Noah's Ark Pre-School & Dcc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Noah's Ark Ps & Dcc-Edgeworth

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Building Kidz Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Transfiguration Nursery School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

St. Gregory

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

How do I contact Hillsdale Garden Apartments?

Hillsdale Garden Apartments is managed by Greystar. Call 650-345-4852 to tour or ask about availability.