Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,495 (35 Rentals)

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property at 39 Hobart Ave

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Hobart Ave

San MateoCA94402

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property at 555 Laurel Ave

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 23

555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311, Unit 311

555 Laurel Ave
San MateoCA94401
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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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816 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Gateway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Park Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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243 N. Ellsworth
1 Bedroom Apartments

243 N. Ellsworth

243 N Ellsworth AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Turner Terrace

433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402

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property at 200 Elm St

$2,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Elm St

San MateoCA94401
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Monterey Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central San Mateo is at Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,594.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment is $2,594 at Colonial Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Mateo is starting from $2,594 at Colonial Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Garden Apartments and starts from $2,594.

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