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The Peninsula Regent
1 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in San Mateo with convenient services, and fun activities.
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The Stratford
601 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Versailles
10 Crystal Springs RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Nazareth Place
324 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Flores Manor Apartments
2604 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Villa at San Mateo
4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Sterling Court
850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Lesley Towers
700 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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San Mateo Rotary Floritas
99 27th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Edgewater Isle
1510 Marina Vista DrSan Mateo, CA 94404
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San Mateo Rotary Haciendas
2700 Hacienda StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Foster Square
718 Eppleton LnFoster City, CA 94404
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Metro Center Senior Homes
100-222 Village LnFoster City, CA 94404
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Alma Point at Foster Square
790 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Bonnie Brae Terrace, A 62+ Community
2400 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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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 Senior Studio Apartments | $3,273 | $1,850 | $4,336 |
| San Mateo Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $2,090 | $9,114 |
| San Mateo Senior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,976 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo Senior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,974 | $3,275 | $8,001 |
| San Mateo Senior 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
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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, CAPopulation: 105,025
Ranked #295
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George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (370)
8 out of 10
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (418)
9 out of 10
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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 $2,090 to $4,336 with an average price of $4,689.
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 $3,912.
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 $2,650 to $10,918. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,976.
How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 223 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,275 to $8,001 - averaging $5,974 for the location.
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