Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (35 Rentals)

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Top Rated Apartments in San Mateo.

Higher End Luxurious Apartments in San Mateo.

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Brickline Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Glendora Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glendora Apartments

3223 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Lark
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lark

1950 Elkhorn CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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MODE Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pacific Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

25 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Monterey Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Quimby
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Sterling Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Sofi Belmont Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Hills

2515 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Village At Burlingame
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village At Burlingame

150 Park RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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Laurel Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Terrace

399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Anson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anson

1008 Carolan AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 176 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,750 to $4,135 with an average price of $5,046.

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 $2,150 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,391.

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 $2,736 to $8,265. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,424.

How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 189 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,709 to $6,863 - averaging $5,411 for the location.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.