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Hillsdale Garden
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Tidelands
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Tidelands

400 Mariners Island BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94404

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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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Amelia
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Amelia

2893 Baze RdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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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700 N Humboldt St
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700 N Humboldt St

700 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 30, 2026

There are currently 11 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,895 to $6,930. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Aragon4$3,826$3,225
North Central4$5,907$3,225
Baywood Park3$3,883$2,895

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 $5,595. The Bower in the Bayfront neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,155 square feet and currently listed start at $5,487. 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 ft1,340 Sq Ft$5,595
The BowerPlan 2C1,155 Sq Ft$5,487
MiramarPlan 2A1,131 Sq Ft$4,974
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
Park Place at San Mateo2 Bedrooms C1,066 Sq Ft$5,516
2727 EdisonBrentwood1,050 Sq Ft$4,704
Lantern CoveCedarwood1,043 Sq Ft$3,680
The HaydenB31,018 Sq Ft$5,318
Northpark2 Bedroom G1,014 Sq Ft$4,411
Madison Place2 x 2998 Sq Ft$3,395

Cheapest Available San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 30, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 2x1 Model starting from $2,795 at Belmont Square Apartments in the Western Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 2 Bedroom is the The Teresa Model at Bay Terrace starting at $2,969 in the Birds neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $4,680. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Belmont Square Apartments2x1$2,795
Bay TerraceThe Teresa$2,969
Madison Place2 x 2$3,395
Harbor Cove2x1-780$3,525
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier$3,666
Lantern CoveCedarwood$3,680
Shadow CoveBalboa$3,685
De Sabla ApartmentsFioli$3,826
CitySouthBalboa (B2C)$3,864
Northpark2 Bedroom G$4,411

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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 Square Apartments listed at $2,795.

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 $4,680.

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 $5,595 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 1,114 sq ft.

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