1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (819 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,321 - $3,446
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
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$2,525 - $3,637
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$2,414 - $4,842
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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property at 39 Hobart Ave

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

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39 Hobart Ave

San MateoCA94402
property at 828 N El Camino Real

$2,900

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$2,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

828 N El Camino Real, Unit 8, Unit 8

828 N El Camino Real
San MateoCA94401
property at 2103 S Delaware St

$3,499

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$3,499
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2103 S Delaware St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 3088 Baze Rd

$8,352 - $9,027

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Available May 11

3088 Baze Rd

San MateoCA94403
property at 476 Fiesta Dr

$2,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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476 Fiesta Dr

San MateoCA94403
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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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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 21, 2026

There are currently 16 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,295 to $5,130. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Park10$3,175$2,295
North Central5$4,228$2,400
Baywood Aragon1$3,135$2,295

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 $3,769. Miramar has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 876 square feet and currently listed start at $3,611. 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$3,769
MiramarPlan 1B876 Sq Ft$3,611
The TritonPlan 1Ba875 Sq Ft$3,996
MetropolitanPlan 1AR838 Sq Ft$4,499
MODE ApartmentsE825 Sq Ft$4,226
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed D805 Sq Ft$3,284
TrestlePlan 1G805 Sq Ft$3,947
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
AnsonA1794 Sq Ft$3,867

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the Plan 1 Model starting from $2,496 at Colonial Garden Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed B Model at Hillsdale Garden starting at $2,525 in the Western Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,544. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,496
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B$2,525
Madison Place1 x 1$2,575
Crown Towers Apartments209$2,595
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,595
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath$2,595
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 1$2,600
Burlingame Towers1x1$2,700
Hillside GardensCastle Peak$2,700
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750

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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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,496.

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 $3,544.

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 $3,769 at Fosters Landing.

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