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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,829 | $1,850 | $3,544 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,346 | $2,095 | $8,861 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,495 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $5,820 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $7,423 | $6,400 | $7,995 |
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Save up to a Half Month's rent! Offer valid on select new leases only and excludes transfers [Offer good thru Jan 15, 2026]Expires 01-03-2026
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Two Weeks Free Base Rent on One Bedrooms!* *Restrictions Apply. Minimum lease term applies. Other Costs and Fees Excluded. Offer may change.Expires 01-03-2026
Up to 2 Weeks Free on Base Rent!* Ask us about our Leasing Specials! *Minimum lease term applies. Restrictions apply.Expires 01-03-2026
Sign a new lease and enjoy special holiday savings of up to $2,900! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Lease terms vary. Savings split between months two and three. Lease start by 1/17/26. New residents only, on approved credit. Restrictions apply. See leasing for details.Expires 01-03-2026
4 Weeks Free on Select ApartmentsExpires 01-03-2026
$1000 off when Look & Lease! Gas and Electricity included in Rent!Expires 01-13-2026
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$1000 off when Look & Lease! Gas and Electricity included in Rent!Expires 01-13-2026
Sign a new lease and enjoy special holiday savings of up to $2,900! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Lease terms vary. Savings split between months two and three. Lease start by 1/17/26. New residents only, on approved credit. Restrictions apply. See leasing for details.Expires 01-03-2026
4 Weeks Free on Select ApartmentsExpires 01-03-2026
Gorgeous brand new homes. Book a tour today!Expires 01-03-2026
Save up to a Half Month's rent! Offer valid on select new leases only and excludes transfers [Offer good thru Jan 15, 2026]Expires 01-03-2026
6 Weeks Free on Select ApartmentsExpires 01-03-2026
Two Weeks Free Base Rent on One Bedrooms!* *Restrictions Apply. Minimum lease term applies. Other Costs and Fees Excluded. Offer may change.Expires 01-03-2026
Up to 2 Weeks Free on Base Rent!* Ask us about our Leasing Specials! *Minimum lease term applies. Restrictions apply.Expires 01-03-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Mateo is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $2,408.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Mateo is $4,401.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,408 at Hillsdale Garden.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Mateo is currently at 656 sq ft.
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