
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (91 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
Rental terms in San Mateo as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The Lagoons

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
Waters Edge

6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
Indian Creek

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Shadow Cove

12 Months
Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont

1 Month
726 Bounty Dr

1 Month
666 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
766 Edgewater Blvd
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1999 Beach Park Blvd

1 Month
766 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
644 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
899 Bounty Dr

1 Month
644 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
600 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
707 Bounty Dr

1 Month
744 Bounty Dr

1 Month
722 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
191 Rock Harbor Ln

1 Month
127 Rock Harbor Ln
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1 Month
600 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
815 Old County Rd

1 Month
622 Edgewater Blvd

1 Month
900 E Hillsdale Blvd

1 Month
815 Old County Rd

1 Month
855 Bounty Dr

1 Month
855 Bounty Dr

1 Month
920 Bayswater Ave

1 Month
261 El Camino Real

1 Month
331 El Camino Real
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333 El Camino Real

1 Month
441 El Camino Real

1 Month
441 El Camino Real

1 Month
1225 Floribunda Ave

1 Month
1225 Floribunda Ave

1 Month
920 Bayswater Ave

1 Month
920 Bayswater Ave

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Sofi Belmont Hills

Miramar

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Sofi Belmont Glen

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Anson
San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,802 | $1,750 | $4,252 |
San Mateo Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $2,195 | $8,860 |
San Mateo Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $2,494 | $8,347 |
San Mateo Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,441 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
San Mateo Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,273 | $7,070 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,494.
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 $4,028.
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 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,519 at Hillsdale Garden.
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 661 sq ft.
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