2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (306 Rentals)

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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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415 Rogell Ct
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415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan 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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119 E Poplar Ave
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119 E Poplar Ave

119 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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46 Barneson Ave
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46 Barneson Ave

46 Barneson AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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21 N Humboldt St
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21 N Humboldt St

21 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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512 S Grant St
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512 S Grant St

512 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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8 N Fremont St
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8 N Fremont St

8 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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219 Elm
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219 Elm

219 ElmSan 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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602 Cypress Ave
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602 Cypress Ave

602 Cypress AveSan 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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20 W 5th Ave
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20 W 5th Ave

20 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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1321 S B St
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1321 S B St

1321 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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527 N Amphlett
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527 N Amphlett

527 N AmphlettSan Mateo, CA 94401
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146 Dartmouth Rd
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146 Dartmouth Rd

146 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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145 N Kingston St
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145 N Kingston St

145 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Largest Available Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Two50 Downtown and is listed at 1,340 square feet priced from $5,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft1,340 Sq Ft$5,495
888 San Mateo Apartments2xN (AVAIL 04/16/2026)1,176 Sq Ft$3,995
Azara San Mateo2x2 2G1,083 Sq Ft$5,236
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath840 Sq Ft$3,956
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2762 Sq Ft$2,714

Cheapest Available Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Plan 2 Model starting from $2,714 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $5,117. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$2,714
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 04/30/2026$3,895
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath$3,956
Azara San Mateo2x2 2A$5,177
Two50 Downtown2x1 1150-1250 sq ft$5,195

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central San Mateo with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Central San Mateo is at Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,714.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Central San Mateo is $5,117.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central San Mateo is a 1,340 square feet unit starting from $5,495 at Two50 Downtown.

What is the average size for Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Central San Mateo is currently 1,152 sq ft.

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