
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $2,150 (79 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,240 | $1,875 | $3,967 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $2,150 | $8,542 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,005 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,861 | $3,275 | $9,396 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,470 | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo is under $3,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,278, while the average apartment in San Mateo costs $4,938.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in San Mateo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo have an average cost of $550 which is $4,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.
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