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

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Azara
$4,595

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Base Rent$4,601 - $5,390
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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422 East Sixteenth
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422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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La Casa Harmosa
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La Casa Harmosa

110 W 3Rd AVESan Mateo, CA 94402
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116 Elm St
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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255 Grand Blvd
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255 Grand Blvd

255 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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444 Studio Cor
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444 Studio Cor

444 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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312 Catalpa St
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312 Catalpa St

312 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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202 N Delaware St
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202 N Delaware St

202 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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232 State St
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232 State St

232 State StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1 Hayward Ave
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1 Hayward Ave

1 Hayward AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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317 Elm St
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317 Elm St

317 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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The Stratford
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The Stratford

601 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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527 N Amphlett
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527 N Amphlett

527 N AmphlettSan Mateo, CA 94401

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406 Rogell Ct
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406 Rogell Ct

406 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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29 N San Mateo Dr
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29 N San Mateo Dr

29 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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400 E Poplar Ave
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400 E Poplar Ave

400 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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717 S Eldorado St
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717 S Eldorado St

717 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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602 Cypress Ave
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602 Cypress Ave

602 Cypress AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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139 N Kingston
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139 N Kingston

139 N KingstonSan Mateo, CA 94401
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219 Elm
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219 Elm

219 ElmSan Mateo, CA 94401
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704 Prospect Row
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704 Prospect Row

704 Prospect RowSan Mateo, CA 94401

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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 Two50 Downtown and is listed at 840 square feet priced from $4,645. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown1x1 840 sq ft840 Sq Ft$4,645
Two Clark Drive ApartmentsTOP-FLOOR 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,850
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 09/11/2026)787 Sq Ft$3,450
Station Park GreenCedar735 Sq Ft$3,867
West 5th1 Bedroom691 Sq Ft$3,266
Alta De SablaEdgewood620 Sq Ft$3,500
RYAN TOWER1x1620 Sq Ft$3,716
Brickline FlatsPlan 1F552 Sq Ft$4,936

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 1 Bedroom Model starting from $3,266 at West 5th. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $4,154. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
West 5th1 Bedroom$3,266
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)$3,450
Alta De SablaMilagra$3,500
Station Park GreenFir$3,569
RYAN TOWER1x1$3,716
Two Clark Drive ApartmentsTOP-FLOOR 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$3,850
Two50 Downtown1x1 840 sq ft$4,645
Brickline FlatsPlan 1F$4,936

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 West 5th listed at $3,266.

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 $4,154.

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 840 square feet unit starting from $4,645 at Two50 Downtown.

What is the average size for Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central San Mateo is currently 772 sq ft.

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