Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (67 Rentals)

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Rental terms in San Mateo as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Bay Terrace
$2,830 - $4,625Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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Bay Terrace

3204 Casa De Campo WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
$3,685 - $4,949Short Term Available
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2727 Edison

2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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$9,114

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 27

3088 Baze Rd

San MateoCA94403
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zLaurel Place Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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zLaurel Place Apartments

52 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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116 Elm St
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Quimby
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 12 Months
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Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Field House at Bay Meadows
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 12 Months
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Field House at Bay Meadows

282 Pony LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Mariners Island Park
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Mariners Island Park

600 Mariners Island BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94404
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The Russell
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 12 Months
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The Russell

3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Hayden
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$3,993 - $4,774
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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Waters Edge
$3,699 - $5,500Short Term Available
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3 Months, 12 Months
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Waters Edge

1200 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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 Short-term San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Mateo is $4,129.

What is the largest Short-term San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 1,593 square feet unit starting from $2,920 at The Bower.

What is the average size for San Mateo Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in San Mateo is currently at 658 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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