
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (137 Rentals)


Bridgepointe

Hillsdale Garden

Colonial Garden Apartments

Two50 Downtown

De Sabla Apartments

Metropolitan

Ryan Tower

West 5th

Park Place at San Mateo
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Hillside Gardens

Madison Place

Ambassador Apartments

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Oakview
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2727 Edison

Chesapeake Point

3633 Colegrove Apartments

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Two Clark Drive Apartments

3088 Baze Rd

3088 Baze Rd

1025 Park Pl
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710 Laurel Ave

1650 S Delaware St

337 S Fremont St

337 S Fremont St

65 W 5th Ave

800 N Delaware St

zLaurel Place Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

1109 Haddon Dr

3655 Colegrove Apartments
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Kiku Crossing

36th Avenue Apartments

Shore Garden Apartments

Terrace Hills

960 Palm

433 Turner Terrace

Glendora Apartments

The Preston at Hillsdale

816 Highland Ave

100 Dartmouth Rd
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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 | $2,771 | $1,850 | $3,490 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,377 | $2,095 | $8,861 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,892 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,423 | $6,400 | $7,995 |
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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 Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes listed at $2,245.
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 $3,377.
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 1,014 square feet unit starting from $4,479 at Metropolitan.
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 483 sq ft.
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