3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (231 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden
$4,929
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3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

1636 Marina Ct, Unit G, Unit G

1636 Marina Ct
San MateoCA94403
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$10,500

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7 treetop Ln

San MateoCA94402
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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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1841 El Parque Ct
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1841 El Parque Ct

1841 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2660 Flores St
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2660 Flores St

2660 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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438 Grand Blvd
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438 Grand Blvd

438 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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337 Highland Ave
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337 Highland Ave

337 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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145 N Kingston St
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145 N Kingston St

145 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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117 N Eldorado St
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117 N Eldorado St

117 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1932 Ivy St
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1932 Ivy St

1932 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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7 Seville Way
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7 Seville Way

7 Seville WaySan Mateo, CA 94402

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3901-5 Donner St
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3901-5 Donner St

3901-5 Donner StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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115 N Fremont St
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115 N Fremont St

115 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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102 Barneson Ave
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102 Barneson Ave

102 Barneson AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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7 N Eldorado St
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7 N Eldorado St

7 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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128 Hobart Ave
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128 Hobart Ave

128 Hobart AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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222 S Fremont St
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222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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907 E 5th Ave
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907 E 5th Ave

907 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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3401 Csm Dr
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3401 Csm Dr

3401 Csm DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1525 Lago St
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1525 Lago St

1525 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2525 S Norfolk St
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2525 S Norfolk St

2525 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1548 Lago St
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1548 Lago St

1548 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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247 N Delaware St
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247 N Delaware St

247 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 21, 2026

There are currently 5 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $3,795 to $7,495. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baywood Aragon2$4,882$3,795
North Central2$6,415$3,795
Baywood Park1$4,935$4,882

Largest Available San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at Two50 Downtown in the Central San Mateo neighborhood and is 1,920 square feet priced from $7,495. The Triton in the Birds neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,392 square feet and currently listed start at $8,336. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown3x2 1920 sq ft1,920 Sq Ft$7,495
The TritonPlan 3C1,392 Sq Ft$8,336
Hillsdale Garden3 Bed D1,267 Sq Ft$4,935
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome1,244 Sq Ft$4,465
Ambassador Apartments3x21,145 Sq Ft$3,275
Chesapeake PointPlan 3A1,064 Sq Ft$4,651
Bay TerraceThe Veranda950 Sq Ft$3,961

Cheapest Available San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 21, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 3x2 Model starting from $3,275 at Ambassador Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 3 Bedroom is the The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace starting at $3,996 in the Birds neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $5,761. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ambassador Apartments3x2$3,275
Bay TerraceThe Veranda$3,996
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome$4,465
Chesapeake PointPlan 3A$4,651
Hillsdale Garden3 Bed D$4,935
Two50 Downtown3x2 1920 sq ft$7,495
The TritonPlan 3C$8,336

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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 3 Bedroom San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Mateo with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Mateo is at Ambassador Apartments listed at $3,275.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is $5,761.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 1,920 square feet unit starting from $7,495 at Two50 Downtown.

What is the average size for San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Mateo is currently 1,254 sq ft.

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