
Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $400 (241 Rentals)


Azara

South Delaware Apartments

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Fourth Circle

East Hillsdale Apartments

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Hillside Garden
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Madison Place

Two Clark Drive Apartments

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Bay Terrace

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888 San Mateo Apartments

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Lakeview Garden

East 19th Avenue Apartments

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Ryan Tower

Crown Towers Apartments

Chesapeake Point

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Hillsdale Garden

CitySouth

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Two50 Downtown

Station Park Green

2727 Edison
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Bridgepointe

Colonial Garden Apartments

Park Place at San Mateo

The Lark

Park Laurel Apartments

Metropolitan

West 5th

3023 Beverly St

zLaurel Place Apartments

847 N Humboldt St
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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148

1411 E 3rd Ave, Unit 6

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO

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1650 S Delaware St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044

932 Peninsula Ave, Unit 404

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID2069

112 Madison Ave, Unit 109

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65 W 5th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID499

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2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID713
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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 | $3,021 | $1,875 | $3,899 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $2,090 | $9,114 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $2,185 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,670 | $2,860 | $7,731 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,610 | $5,610 | $5,610 |
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San Mateo, CAPopulation: 105,025
Ranked #295
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
George Hall Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo
How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?
There are currently 830 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,875 to $3,899 with an average price of $3,021.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Mateo Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo ranges from $2,090 to $9,114 with an average monthly rent of $3,738.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Mateo range from $2,185 to $10,821. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,707.
How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,860 to $7,731 - averaging $5,670 for the location.
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