1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (276 Rentals)

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$2,594 - $3,9921 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$3,175 - $4,0431 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

De Sabla Apartments

10 De Sabla RdSan Mateo, CA 94402

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Ryan Tower

120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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West 5th

85 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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$2,5751 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Ambassador Apartments

145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$2,8151 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One Three Four Elm Apartments

142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$4,055 - $4,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Azara San Mateo

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402

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Royal Pines

525 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$3,350 - $3,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

888 San Mateo Apartments

888 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$4,168 - $5,0231 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Metropolitan

338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$3,687 - $3,9191 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir S100San Mateo, CA 94402

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Casa Baywood

212 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Park Laurel Apartments

710 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Two Clark Drive Apartments

2 Clark DrSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$2,800

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39 Hobart Ave

San MateoCA94402

$2,900

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828 N El Camino Real, Unit 8, Unit 8

828 N El Camino Real

San MateoCA94401

$4,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311, Unit 311

555 Laurel Ave

San MateoCA94401

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337 S Fremont St, Unit PL FL2-ID435

337 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID2069

710 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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$4,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31

1650 S Delaware St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402

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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL4-ID1123

337 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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65 W 5th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID499

65 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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506-510 N Claremont St

San MateoCA94401

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119 N Claremont St

San MateoCA94401

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422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402

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444 Studio Cor

444 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401

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655 N Delaware St

655 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Central San Mateo, CA

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	$2,892	$2,150	$3,495
Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments	$3,955	$2,495	$5,320
Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments	$5,443	$2,960	$7,200
Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments	$5,535	$3,795	$7,495

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There are currently 276 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 $4,214. 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 1A	838 Sq Ft	$4,214
Station Park Green	Olive	808 Sq Ft	$3,909
One Three Four Elm Apartments		805 Sq Ft	$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments	1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom	800 Sq Ft	$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments	1xD (AVAIL 06/10/2026)	794 Sq Ft	$3,350
Azara San Mateo	1x1 1A	773 Sq Ft	$4,055
Park Laurel Apartments	Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site	700 Sq Ft	$2,850
Colonial Garden Apartments	Plan 1	535 Sq Ft	$2,594

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 Plan 1 Model starting from $2,594 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $3,955. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Priced From
Colonial Garden Apartments	Plan 1	$2,594
Two Clark Drive Apartments	1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom	$2,750
Park Laurel Apartments	Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site	$2,850
888 San Mateo Apartments	1xD (AVAIL 06/10/2026)	$3,350
Station Park Green	Elm	$3,687
Azara San Mateo	1x1 1A	$4,055
Metropolitan	Plan 1A	$4,214

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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,594.

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 $3,955.

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 $4,214 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 779 sq ft.

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