
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (227 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


1830 El Parque Ct

1209 W Hillsdale Blvd

1807 El Parque Ct

805 2nd Ave

125 S Humboldt St

934-936 S B St

1836 El Parque Ct

105-107 24th Ave

409 S Idaho St
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Canterbury

1528 Lago St

61 E 39th Ave

3311 Glendora Dr

1840 El Parque Ct

820-822 Jefferson Ct

1225 W Hillsdale Blvd

938 S El Dorado St

514 S Eldorado St

525-527 S Humboldt St
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48-50 N Idaho St

106-120 Tilton Ave

327 N Eldorado St

801 Bermuda Dr

1306 E Poplar Ave

517 N San Mateo Dr

1850 El Parque Ct

140 N Kingston St

1815 El Parque Ct

46 Barneson Ave
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1829 El Parque Ct

920 Palm Ave

409 S Fremont St

333 Grand Blvd

1125 College Ave

721-723 N Amphlett Blvd

3458 Glendora Dr

216 Grand Blvd

2045-2047 Fairmont Dr

211 Elm St
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127 N Grant St

3408-3410 Glendora Dr

40 28th Ave

1524-1526 Lago St

60 E 40th Ave

3254-3256 Countryside Dr

1824 El Parque Ct

2 W 3rd Ave

106 W 5th Ave

328-330 Tilton Ave
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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 | $3,365 | $1,875 | $4,720 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $2,150 | $9,200 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,104 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,790 | $3,275 | $8,001 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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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 Bay Terrace listed at $3,807.
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 $5,790.
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 1,518 square feet unit at The Triton.
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 1,265 sq ft.
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