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116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
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Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
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227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
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Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
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Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 10, 2025

There are currently 38 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,009 to $9,999. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Central16$3,740$2,009
Baywood Park12$3,502$2,195
Baywood Aragon10$2,775$2,395

Largest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at The Triton in the Birds neighborhood and is 1,032 square feet priced from $4,545. The Bower in the Bayfront neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 903 square feet and currently listed start at $4,064. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The TritonPlan L/W C1,032 Sq Ft$4,545
The BowerPlan 1E903 Sq Ft$4,064
Fosters LandingPlan E900 Sq Ft$3,587
Two50 Downtown1x1 875 sq ft875 Sq Ft$4,170
TrestlePlan 1J857 Sq Ft$4,020
Waters EdgeBreakwater850 Sq Ft$3,589
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath836 Sq Ft$2,775
Bridgepointe11CB833 Sq Ft$3,294
Station Park GreenGingko831 Sq Ft$3,687
MiramarPlan 1A826 Sq Ft$3,689

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 10, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the Plan 1 Model starting from $2,009 at Colonial Garden Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Royal Pines starting at $2,185 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,412. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,009
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,185
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$2,245
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom$2,275
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,325
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,395
Madison Place1 x 1$2,450
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier$2,619
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,695
Hillside GardensCastle Peak$2,700

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #69

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,009.

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 $3,412.

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 1,032 square feet unit starting from $4,545 at The Triton.

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 1,170 sq ft.

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