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Bridgepointe
$3,560 - $3,880

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Base Rent$3,584 - $10,780
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 6

Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
$2,797 - $3,152

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Base Rent$2,525 - $5,174
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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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1726 S Grant St
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1726 S Grant St

1726 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402

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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 04, 2026

There are currently 22 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,295 to $5,349. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Park13$3,943$2,295
North Central5$4,720$2,575
Baywood Aragon4$3,650$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 $4,127. 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 $3,495. 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$4,127
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd880 Sq Ft$3,495
Two50 Downtown1x1 840 sq ft840 Sq Ft$4,645
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath804 Sq Ft$3,175
Two Clark Drive ApartmentsTOP-FLOOR 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,850
AnsonA2793 Sq Ft$4,993
Oakview790 Sq Ft$2,795
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)777 Sq Ft$3,450
Marlin Cove Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-The Dolphin755 Sq Ft$4,163
Station Park GreenBalsam750 Sq Ft$3,927

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 04, 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 $2,795 in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,939. 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$2,795
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 550$2,849
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed A$2,858
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath$3,175
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)$3,229
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$3,250
Fosters LandingPlan 1A$3,259
West 5th1 Bedroom$3,281
Northpark1 Bedroom A$3,417

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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 $3,939.

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 $4,127 at Fosters Landing.

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

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