Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (212 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden
$2,608 - $5,144
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Bridgepointe
$3,444 - $3,681
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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property at 3015 Los Prados St

$2,200 - $2,500

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403
property at 42 Mission Dr

$2,750

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$2,750
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42 Mission Dr

San MateoCA94402

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property at 555 Laurel Ave

$4,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311, Unit 311

555 Laurel Ave
San MateoCA94401
property at 1636 Marina Ct

$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1636 Marina Ct, Unit Unit G, Unit Unit G

1636 Marina Ct
San MateoCA94403

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San Mateo Overview

San Mateo is a warm, welcoming city with down-to-earth people from all walks of life. Easy access to big cities and beautiful vacation destinations makes San Mateo a perfect place to raise a family, start a career, or anything in between.

Why live in San Mateo, CA?

San Mateo is great for those who don't want to deal with the burdens of a big city, but who would also like access to the big cities when needed. 35 minutes south and you'll end up in San Jose, or head 30 minutes north to the beautiful city of San Francisco. That's not to say San Mateo doesn't have its own impressive amenities. Downtown you'll find over 200 restaurants to choose from for a night of great food and entertainment. On top of all that, the San Mateo school district is one of the best around, with parents raving about great teachers.

San Mateo, CA
Population: 105,025

Ranked #295

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 829 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,875 to $3,899 with an average price of $2,874.

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 $1,580 to $9,030 with an average monthly rent of $3,676.

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 $2,491 to $10,736. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,786.

How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 222 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,860 to $8,336 - averaging $5,761 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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