1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (815 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,772
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$3,796 - $10,274
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
$2,852 - $3,227
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$2,525 - $5,582
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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property at 4125 George Ave

$2,850

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$2,850
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$2,850

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4125 George Ave

San MateoCA94403

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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 6 Seville Way

$2,600

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6 Seville Way

San MateoCA94402
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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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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 20, 2026

There are currently 10 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,500 to $5,139. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Park5$3,500$2,500
North Central3$4,530$2,575
Baywood Aragon2$3,785$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 900 square feet priced from $4,307. Glendora Apartments in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 880 square feet and currently listed start at $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fosters LandingPlan 1E + Den900 Sq Ft$4,307
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd880 Sq Ft$3,395
Station Park GreenGingko + Den831 Sq Ft$4,327
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$4,695
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
AnsonA2793 Sq Ft$4,882
Oakview1x1C790 Sq Ft$2,795
Marlin Cove Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-The Dolphin755 Sq Ft$3,819
The BowerPlan 1C733 Sq Ft$4,741
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A718 Sq Ft$2,900

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,278 at Belmont Family Apartments in the Belmont neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the 1 x 1 Model at Madison Place starting at $2,695 in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,797. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom$2,278
Madison Place1 x 1$2,695
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
Oakview1x1C$2,825
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A$2,900
eaves Foster CityA1$3,056
Northpark1 Bedroom A$3,300
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd$3,395
Sofi Belmont Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$3,419

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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 $2,278.

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 $3,797.

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 900 square feet unit starting from $4,307 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 722 sq ft.

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