
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (269 Rentals)


De Sabla Apartments

Ryan Tower

West 5th

Azara

Ambassador Apartments

Station Park Green

Royal Pines

Metropolitan

Casa Baywood
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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL2-ID435

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID2069

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1650 S Delaware St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044

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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL4-ID1123

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65 W 5th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID499

200 Elm St

La Casa Harmosa

119 S Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

422 East Sixteenth

134 North Ellsworth

116 Elm St

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

803 E 4th Ave

137 North Delaware

12 N Idaho St

655 N Delaware St
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401 Studio Cir

1413-1417 Jasmine St

456 Studio Cor

202 N Delaware St

The Stratford

429 E Bellevue Ave

400,404 Studio Cor

325 N Ellsworth Ave

606 N San Mateo Dr

106 N Eldorado St
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338 Catalpa St

328-330 Tilton Ave

18 Hayward Ave

106-120 Tilton Ave

717 S Eldorado St

139 N Kingston

704 Prospect Row

511 El Camino Real

146 N Idaho St

466 Studio Cor
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Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,027 | $2,150 | $3,797 |
Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $2,575 | $5,117 |
| Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,602 | $3,225 | $6,700 |
| Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,139 | $3,795 | $7,416 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 269 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Largest Available Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Metropolitan and is listed at 838 square feet priced from $4,684. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | 838 Sq Ft | $4,684 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 830 Sq Ft | $4,595 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| Azara | 1A | 773 Sq Ft | $3,960 |
| Station Park Green | Cedar | 735 Sq Ft | $3,729 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 634 Sq Ft | $2,575 |
Cheapest Available Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $2,575 at Ambassador Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $4,114. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | $2,575 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $2,750 |
| Station Park Green | Elm | $3,669 |
| Azara | 1A | $3,960 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | $4,595 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,684 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central San Mateo with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central San Mateo is at Ambassador Apartments listed at $2,575.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central San Mateo is $4,114.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central San Mateo is a 838 square feet unit starting from $4,684 at Metropolitan.
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