2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (793 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$4,559 - $4,659
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$3,946 - $10,274

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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
$3,645 - $4,000
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$2,525 - $5,113

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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Azara
$5,560
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$5,566

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Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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$5,540

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3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403
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1746 Dewey St

San MateoCA94403

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Tidelands
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Tidelands

400 Mariners Island BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94404
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Amelia
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Amelia

2893 Baze RdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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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415 Rogell Ct
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415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan 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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232 State St
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232 State St

232 State StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2026

There are currently 11 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,850 to $7,070. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Park5$4,345$2,850
Baywood Aragon3$4,327$3,385
North Central3$6,130$3,385

Largest Available San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at Two50 Downtown in the Central San Mateo neighborhood and is 1,340 square feet priced from $6,545. Azara in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,276 square feet and currently listed start at $5,566. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft "Top Floor"1,340 Sq Ft$6,545
Azara2C1,276 Sq Ft$5,566
Park Place at San Mateo2 Bedrooms D1,177 Sq Ft$6,698
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome1,152 Sq Ft$4,397
The TritonPlan L/W A1,147 Sq Ft$6,001
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A1,138 Sq Ft$5,309
TrestlePlan 2D1,115 Sq Ft$5,858
Waters EdgeWake1,100 Sq Ft$4,828
Marlin Cove Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath-The Seahorse1,094 Sq Ft$4,917
Madison Place2 x 2998 Sq Ft$3,395

Cheapest Available San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $2,716 at Belmont Family Apartments in the Belmont neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 2 Bedroom is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,995 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $4,974. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Belmont Family Apartments2 Bedroom$2,716
Belmont Square Apartments2x1$2,995
Crown Towers Apartments206$3,195
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed E$3,343
Madison Place2 x 2$3,395
Ambassador Apartments2x2$3,495
Ralston at BelmontTMA 2+2$4,199
Harbor Cove2x1-780$4,275
Northpark2 Bedroom F$4,326
West 5th2 Bedroom D$4,327

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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 2 Bedroom San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Mateo with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in San Mateo is at Belmont Family Apartments listed at $2,716.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is $4,974.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 1,340 square feet unit starting from $6,545 at Two50 Downtown.

What is the average size for San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in San Mateo is currently 1,147 sq ft.

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