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Bonnie Brae Terrace, A 62+ Community
2400 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $1,600 (78 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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17-25 Devonshire
17-25 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Catania Apartments
2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Highland Apartments
115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Carlmont Heights
2213 Hastings DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes
789 El CaminoBurlingame, CA 94010
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Cedar Patio Apartments
547 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Sand Castle Apartments
1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Laurel Terrace
399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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6th Ave
1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002
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The Riley at Belmont Hills
1039 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Carlmont Hills Apartments
2401 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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540 Elm Street
540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Village Court Apartments
2251 Village CtBelmont, CA 94002
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The Alameda Apartments
1240 AlamedaBelmont, CA 94002
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128 Lorton Ave
128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Franciscan Apartments
888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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520 Elm St
520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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80-128 Laurel Street Apartments
100 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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San Carlos Apartments LLC
1414 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Village Drive Apartments
1114 Village DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Kula Kai Apartments
808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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EXCELLENT APARTMENT IN PRIME LOCATION
1338 Holly StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Florigrove Apartments
1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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615 Ansel Rd
615 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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15 Mulberry Ct
15 Mulberry CtBelmont, CA 94002
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1312 El Camino Real
1312 El Camino RealBurlingame, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,220 | $1,875 | $4,025 |
| Cheap San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $2,150 | $8,542 |
| Cheap San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,985 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,792 | $3,121 | $9,396 |
| Cheap San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,470 | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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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 $3,177.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,278, while the average apartment in San Mateo costs $4,928.
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 3 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 $442 which is $4,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.
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