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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Catania Apartments
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Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Carlmont Heights
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Carlmont Heights

2213 Hastings DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Sand Castle Apartments
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Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Laurel Terrace
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Laurel Terrace

399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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6th Ave
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6th Ave

1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002
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540 Elm Street
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540 Elm Street

540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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520 Elm St
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520 Elm St

520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Franciscan Apartments
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Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
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Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Florigrove Apartments
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Florigrove Apartments

1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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615 Ansel Rd
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615 Ansel Rd

615 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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15 Mulberry Ct
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15 Mulberry Ct

15 Mulberry CtBelmont, CA 94002
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1312 El Camino Real
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1312 El Camino Real

1312 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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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