Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (8 Rentals)

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San Mateo, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Element at River Pointe priced from $868. River City Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable San Mateo apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$868
River City Place1/1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$949
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at Mezza Apartments in the in the First Coast Center neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the Tamarind I Model at Hampton Ridge Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the First Coast Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mezza ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.40
Hampton Ridge ApartmentsTamarind I3BR,2BA$1.02
Pointe Grand on Main2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Pointe Grand New Berlin2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
JasmineFlat3BR,2BA$1.21
Mirador & Stovall at River CityA31BR,1BA$1.44
River City Place1/1 SIGNATURE1BR,1BA$1.31
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.24
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$1.57
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #115

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the San Mateo Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo?

The cheapest apartment in San Mateo is The Element at River Pointe which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in San Mateo costs $1,507.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in San Mateo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo?

Cheap apartments in San Mateo have an average cost of $416 which is $1,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.

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