Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (38 Rentals)

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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 to 2 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 3 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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Quimby
1 to 3 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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Laurel Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Terrace

399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village At Burlingame

150 Park RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Anson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anson

1008 Carolan AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #74

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 835 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,945 to $4,121 with an average price of $5,045.

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 $1,700 to $6,582 with an average monthly rent of $3,381.

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 $2,626 to $19,020. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,362.

How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 219 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,773 to $10,000 - averaging $5,604 for the location.

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