
Short Term Lease 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (46 Rentals)


CitySouth

Ryan Tower

2727 Edison

Park Place at San Mateo

Hillside Gardens

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Chesapeake Point

Metropolitan
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3088 Baze Rd, Unit SI ID1280483P

5 W Bellevue Ave, Unit SI FL0-ID1786

338 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL3-ID1249

559 Windlass Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID969

710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID758

2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID713

338 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL2-ID517

zLaurel Place Apartments

116 Elm St
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The Russell

Quimby

Field House at Bay Meadows

Mariners Island Park

Trestle

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The Hayden

Waters Edge

Lantern Cove

One Hundred Grand
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The Bower

The Lagoons

1225 Floribunda Ave, Unit GO FL0-ID1687

722 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL3-ID567

1225 Floribunda Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID2138

333 El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID375

441 El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID910

920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1164

56 Triton Park Ln, Unit SI ID1280442P
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622 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID764

920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1155

56 Triton Park Ln, Unit SI ID1280475P

855 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID809

243 Rock Harbor Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID1293

191 Rock Harbor Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID1244

855 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID594

Sofi Belmont Glen

Indian Creek
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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 | $2,884 | $1,850 | $4,332 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $2,150 | $9,027 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,692 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,597 | $3,375 | $7,246 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,852 | $5,830 | $7,875 |
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San Mateo, CAPopulation: 105,025
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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 $4,692.
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 1,810 square feet unit starting from $8,346 at The Triton.
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 1,122 sq ft.
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