1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (271 Rentals)

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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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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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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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803 E 4th Ave
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803 E 4th Ave

803 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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12 N Idaho St
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12 N Idaho St

12 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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655 N Delaware St
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655 N Delaware St

655 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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401 Studio Cir
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401 Studio Cir

401 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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456 Studio Cor
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456 Studio Cor

456 Studio CorSan 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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The Stratford
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The Stratford

601 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1411 S B St
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1411 S B St

1411 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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317 Elm St
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317 Elm St

317 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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338 Catalpa St
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338 Catalpa St

338 Catalpa 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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717 S Eldorado St
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717 S Eldorado St

717 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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460 Studio Cir
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460 Studio Cir

460 Studio CirSan 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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406 Rogell Ct
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406 Rogell Ct

406 Rogell CtSan 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 Metropolitan and is listed at 1,014 square feet priced from $4,379. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MetropolitanPlan 1FR1,014 Sq Ft$4,379
Station Park GreenOak Den945 Sq Ft$3,599
Monterey Garden1x1897 Sq Ft$4,184
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$3,845
888 San Mateo Apartments1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026)819 Sq Ft$3,295
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A773 Sq Ft$3,960
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,450
Park Laurel Apartments750 Sq Ft$3,450

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 bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,250 at 243 N. Ellsworth. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $3,681. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath$2,250
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,450
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,603
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026)$3,295
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath$3,450
Station Park GreenOlive$3,507
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$3,845
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$3,960
MetropolitanPlan 1CR$4,176

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 243 N. Ellsworth listed at $2,250.

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 $3,681.

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 1,014 square feet unit starting from $4,379 at Metropolitan.

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 475 sq ft.

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