Surrounded by Beauty

San Bruno is surrounded natural beauty. Framed on one side by the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay on the other, this gorgeous Bay Area city of 41,000 people is a wonderful place to live. Apartments are available throughout San Bruno, so whether you'd like to live next to a major thoroughfare for an easier commute, or nestled up against the foothills in a quieter area, MyNewPlace can help you find your ideal apartment. Use our Apartment Guide to search apartments not only by location, but by size, number of bedrooms, or even amenities like on-site fitness centers or laundry facilities.

A move to a new city can bring with it numerous questions. If you're relocating to San Bruno, you'll find our LocalTalk indispensable. It's full of information from local area experts ranging from where to eat and shop to the best schools and most convenient locations. Can't find answers to your questions? Click on ""Ask a Question"" and take the guesswork out of your move!

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To make sure you're getting a competitive rate on your new apartment, check the recent rental trends before you sign your lease. We've compiled rent prices so you can compare them against quotes you've been given. Have your eye on a one bedroom apartment? Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. We're constantly updating our data, so check back frequently!

All About San Bruno

San Bruno is bordered by South San Francisco to the north, and Milbrae to the south in what is a long line of cities surrounding the Bay Area. What sets the city apart is its advantageous location. Major freeways I-280 and Highway 101 run north and south through the city. Towards the Bay to the east is the San Francisco International Airport, and to the west is the Pacific coast. The beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains are to the west and southwest, just across them is the famous, picturesque Half Moon Bay.

San Bruno is an advantageous commuter city. The close proximity to the San Francisco International Airport provides a quick and easy access to numerous freeways and makes it an ideal location for those who frequently travel. The city isn't without good jobs, however; it serves as the headquarters of several large and influential companies, including YouTube.com.

Enjoy the Gorgeous City of San Bruno

With the green mountains and blue bay, apartment living in the area is beautiful. Whether you're looking for a place up on the hillside or close to the major roadways, we can help you find your ideal apartment. No matter where you live, you know you'll be near established parks and have stunning views. Locals love the Shops at Tanforan, a mall popular for its shopping and dining options. It even has a theatre on-site. There are several golf courses in and around the city, highlighted by the Green Hills Country Club. The San Bruno Park School District and San Mateo Union High School District provide primary and secondary education, operating a combined 17 schools in the area.

The Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Apartment living in San Bruno gives you all the benefits of being in a major metropolitan area. Forty-five minutes from San Jose and just fifteen minutes from San Francisco, you're close to all the options these great cities have to offer, from economic and cultural to historic and educational. San Francisco is renowned for its beauty and diversity. The ""City by the Bay"" boasts parks, museums, and galleries that draw visitors from all over the world. As the biggest city in Silicon Valley, San Jose is known for its software and technology companies, and it is also an arts and culture hotbed in its own right. The Bay Area is a great place to be for the sports nut as well. So no matter what you’re interested in, you’re sure to feel right at home in no time.