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1946 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2 Clark DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2831 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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515 N El Camino Real
515 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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46 Madison AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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111 Elm St
111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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1414 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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623 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1001 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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2400 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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547 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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2251 Village CtBelmont, CA 94002
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888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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520 Elm St
520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1240 AlamedaBelmont, CA 94002
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100 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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1338 Holly StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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615 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1312 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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Village At Burlingame
150 Park RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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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 | $3,321 | $1,850 | $4,252 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $2,150 | $9,717 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,094 | $3,275 | $9,845 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
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Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
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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 $3,138.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo is Madison Place which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in San Mateo costs $4,028.
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 $1,485 which is $2,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.
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