Studio Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (832 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden
$2,408 - $2,414
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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27 E 41st Pl
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27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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85 Tilton Ave
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85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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3905 Pacific
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3905 Pacific

3905 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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54 E 39th Ave
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54 E 39th Ave

54 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Katherine Court
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Katherine Court

419 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401

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600 19th Ave
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600 19th Ave

600 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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20 E 41st Pl
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20 E 41st Pl

20 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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25 Lorton Ave
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25 Lorton Ave

25 Lorton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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120 23rd Ave
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120 23rd Ave

120 23rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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432 Studio Cor
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432 Studio Cor

432 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1481 Beacon Ave
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1481 Beacon Ave

1481 Beacon AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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401 Rogell Ct
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401 Rogell Ct

401 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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512 S Grant St
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512 S Grant St

512 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1039 N Idaho St
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1039 N Idaho St

1039 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1770 S Grant St
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1770 S Grant St

1770 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Glendora Gardens
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Glendora Gardens

3245 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403

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44 W 39th Ave
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44 W 39th Ave

44 W 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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412 Studio Cor
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412 Studio Cor

412 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1219 2nd Ave
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1219 2nd Ave

1219 2nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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423 Studio Cir
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423 Studio Cir

423 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2323 Flores St
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2323 Flores St

2323 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1110 Haddon Dr
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1110 Haddon Dr

1110 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402

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San Mateo Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 06, 2026

There are currently 6 available Studio apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,150 to $3,544. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Central3$2,250$2,150
Baywood Park2$2,414$2,250
Baywood Aragon1$3,137$2,830

Largest Available San Mateo Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood and is 567 square feet priced from $2,414. eaves Foster City in the Birds neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 565 square feet and currently listed start at $2,668. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudio567 Sq Ft$2,414
eaves Foster CityS1565 Sq Ft$2,668
The Preston at HillsdaleStudio550 Sq Ft$2,973
The LarkWillow543 Sq Ft$3,544
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,445
NorthparkStudio A520 Sq Ft$3,022
Alta off the AvenueStudio B500 Sq Ft$2,550
ArlingtonStudio 03392 Sq Ft$2,725
Country ClubStudio350 Sq Ft$2,095

Cheapest Available San Mateo Studio Apartments

As of June 06, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,095 at Country Club in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo Studio is the Studio Model at Hillsdale Garden starting at $2,414 in the Western Hills neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in San Mateo is currently $2,885. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,095
Hillsdale GardenStudio$2,414
Alta off the AvenueStudio B$2,550
ArlingtonStudio 03$2,725
The Preston at HillsdaleStudio$2,839
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft$3,445
The LarkWillow$3,544

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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 Studio San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Mateo with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

How much is the average rent for a Studio San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Mateo is $2,885.

What is the largest available Studio San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 567 square feet unit starting from $2,414 at Hillsdale Garden.

What is the average size for San Mateo Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in San Mateo is currently 501 sq ft.

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