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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Fiesta Apartments
640-700 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Madison Place
400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Tradewind Surf Apartments
801 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Beachcomber Bali
1441 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,988 | $1,980 | $4,121 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $1,700 | $7,934 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,371 | $2,626 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,607 | $3,761 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,935 | $6,870 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Mateo, CA
Ranked #75
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (387)
9 out of 10
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (328)
7 out of 10
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Getting Around San Mateo, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo is Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in San Mateo costs $4,991.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in San Mateo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo have an average cost of $387 which is $4,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.