
Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA with Utilities Included (106 Rentals)
Apartments in San Mateo where your utility payments are included in your rent.


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Lakeview Garden

Casa Baywood

Ivy Circle

Two Clark Drive Apartments

116 Elm St

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

Poplar Creek Apartments
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439 Claremont

5 Aragon Blvd

52 41st Ave

Montara

2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments

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Terrace Hills

433 Turner Terrace

515 N El Camino Real
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46 Madison Ave.

111 Elm St

Pacific Gardens

Sterling Court

Peninsula Place

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The Marq at Shoreview

630 S El Camino Real

900 Palm

820 Highland
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The Christina

Station 401 @ Poplar

223 Villa Terrace

Mariners Island Park

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Kingswood

Royal Garden Apartments

Parkview Terrace
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250 N San Mateo Dr

The Pines

3603 Colegrove St

Westwood Apartments

28 E 41st Pl

Lago Apartments

33 Lodato Ave

Beach Cove

Bonnie Brae Terrace, A 62+ Community

San Carlos Apartments LLC
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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 Studio Apartments with Utilities Included | $2,880 | $1,850 | $4,332 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments with Utilities Included | $3,555 | $2,150 | $8,613 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments with Utilities Included | $4,713 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments with Utilities Included | $5,591 | $3,375 | $7,296 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments with Utilities Included | $6,852 | $5,830 | $7,875 |
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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
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
George Hall Elementary
Parkside Montessori
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in San Mateo is at Casa Baywood listed at $2,295.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in San Mateo is $3,249.
What is the largest Utilities Included San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $2,295 at Casa Baywood.
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