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

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415 Rogell Ct
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415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan 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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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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1411 S B St
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1411 S B St

1411 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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855 N Delaware St
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855 N Delaware St

855 N Delaware StSan 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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283 Lindbergh St
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283 Lindbergh St

283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1534 S Delaware
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1534 S Delaware

1534 S DelawareSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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 $5,245. 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$5,245
Monterey Garden2x11,187 Sq Ft$4,689
MetropolitanPlan 2C1,169 Sq Ft$4,942
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 02/14/2026)1,158 Sq Ft$3,895
Azara San Mateo2x2 2G1,083 Sq Ft$4,966
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,995
Ambassador Apartments2x2978 Sq Ft$3,225

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 2 Beds, 1 bath Model starting from $2,995 at 515 N El Camino Real. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $4,681. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath$2,995
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$3,034
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,150
Ambassador Apartments2x2$3,225
West 5th2 Bedroom A$3,302
888 San Mateo Apartments2xL (AVAIL 02/14/2026)$3,795
Monterey Garden2x1$4,689
MetropolitanPlan 2C$4,942

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 515 N El Camino Real listed at $2,995.

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 $4,681.

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 $5,245 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 1,139 sq ft.

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