
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (113 Rentals)


Station Park Green

Royal Pines

Metropolitan

Lakeshore Landing

Azara San Mateo

Casa Baywood

134 North Ellsworth

Woodlake Condominiums
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La Casa Harmosa

114 24Th AVE

Mariners Condominium

Bay Laurel Condominiums

230 W 5th Ave

Royal Oaks

222 S Fremont St

3401 Csm Dr

313-315 Elm St

Nazareth Terrace
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726 E 5th Ave

2015 Parrott Dr

655 N Delaware St

319 N Ellsworth Ave

1705 Palm Ave

Versailles

Palos Verdes Apt

400,404 Studio Cor

200 N Delaware St

1321 Palos Verdes Dr
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332 Highland Ave

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Montara

Glendora Apartments

Monterey Garden

MODE Apartments

The Russell

Brickline Flats

Sterling Court

65 East Twenty-Eighth
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238 Grand

237 Elm

Westwood Apartments

Hawthorne

630 S El Camino Real

1300 Palos Verdes Dr

46 W 4th Ave

195 E Bellevue Ave

Quimby

Field House at Bay Meadows
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,831 | $1,850 | $3,814 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,000 | $9,030 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,608 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,538 | $3,375 | $7,039 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,852 | $5,830 | $7,875 |
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San Mateo, CAPopulation: 105,025
Ranked #295
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
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Parkside Montessori
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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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,437.
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 $3,504.
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 $3,827 at Fosters Landing.
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