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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,905 | $1,875 | $4,121 |
| Cheap San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $1,900 | $8,861 |
| Cheap San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,387 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,564 | $3,761 | $9,500 |
| Cheap San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,030 | $7,030 | $7,030 |
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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 $5,154.
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 21 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 $803 which is $4,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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