1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (810 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,546 - $3,821
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$3,570 - $5,039
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
$2,974
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$2,414 - $4,183
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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property at 42 Mission Dr

$2,750

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$2,750
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42 Mission Dr

San MateoCA94402

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property at 555 Laurel Ave

$4,200

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$4,200
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555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311

555 Laurel Ave
San MateoCA94401

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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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422 East Sixteenth
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422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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La Casa Harmosa
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La Casa Harmosa

110 W 3Rd AVESan Mateo, CA 94402
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116 Elm St
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1113 Haddon Dr
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1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
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1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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3235 Glendora Dr
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3235 Glendora Dr

3235 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403

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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 05, 2026

There are currently 21 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,295 to $5,155. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Park9$3,867$2,295
North Central8$4,397$2,488
Baywood Aragon4$3,225$2,575

Largest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at Fosters Landing in the Birds neighborhood and is 925 square feet priced from $3,889. Miramar has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 876 square feet and currently listed start at $3,911. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fosters LandingPlan 1F + Den925 Sq Ft$3,889
MiramarPlan 1B876 Sq Ft$3,911
MetropolitanPlan 1AR838 Sq Ft$4,479
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den835 Sq Ft$3,599
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$4,595
Station Park GreenOlive808 Sq Ft$4,047
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed D805 Sq Ft$2,980
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 1790 Sq Ft$2,600
Oakview1x1C790 Sq Ft$2,795

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,090 at Belmont Family Apartments in the Central neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the Plan 1 Model at Colonial Garden Apartments starting at $2,488 in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,674. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom$2,090
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,488
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,575
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,595
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath$2,595
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 1$2,600
Madison Place1 x 1$2,695
Hillside GardensCastle Peak$2,700
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
Oakview1x1C$2,825

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San Mateo Overview

San Mateo is a warm, welcoming city with down-to-earth people from all walks of life. Easy access to big cities and beautiful vacation destinations makes San Mateo a perfect place to raise a family, start a career, or anything in between.

Why live in San Mateo, CA?

San Mateo is great for those who don't want to deal with the burdens of a big city, but who would also like access to the big cities when needed. 35 minutes south and you'll end up in San Jose, or head 30 minutes north to the beautiful city of San Francisco. That's not to say San Mateo doesn't have its own impressive amenities. Downtown you'll find over 200 restaurants to choose from for a night of great food and entertainment. On top of all that, the San Mateo school district is one of the best around, with parents raving about great teachers.

San Mateo, CA
Population: 105,025

Ranked #295

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Mateo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Mateo is at Belmont Family Apartments listed at $2,090.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is $3,674.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 925 square feet unit starting from $3,889 at Fosters Landing.

What is the average size for San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Mateo is currently 600 sq ft.

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