2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (305 Rentals)

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422 East Sixteenth
2 Bedroom Apartments

422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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415 Rogell Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401

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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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855 N Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

855 N Delaware St

855 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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444 Studio Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

444 Studio Cor

444 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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907 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

907 9th Ave

907 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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954 Palm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

954 Palm Ave

954 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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159 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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101 N Kingston St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 N Kingston St

101 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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119 Dartmouth Rd
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119 Dartmouth Rd

119 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402

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50 W 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 W 3rd Ave

50 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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71 9th Ave
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71 9th Ave

71 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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303 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Elm St

303 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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410 Rogell Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Rogell Ct

410 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1534 S Delaware
2 Bedroom Apartments

1534 S Delaware

1534 S DelawareSan Mateo, CA 94402
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202 N Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

202 N Delaware St

202 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1415 Palm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Palm Ave

1415 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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718 10th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

718 10th Ave

718 10th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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113 N Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

113 N Delaware St

113 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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613 S Humboldt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

613 S Humboldt St

613 S Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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33-35 Arroyo Ct
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33-35 Arroyo Ct

33-35 Arroyo CtSan Mateo, CA 94402
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706 S Fremont St
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706 S Fremont St

706 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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907 E 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

907 E 5th Ave

907 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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803 E 4th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 E 4th Ave

803 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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327 N Eldorado St
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327 N Eldorado St

327 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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106 N Eldorado St
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106 N Eldorado St

106 N Eldorado 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 $5,595. 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$5,595
MetropolitanPlan 2GR1,239 Sq Ft$6,034
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 08/10/2026)1,158 Sq Ft$3,895
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
Station Park GreenRedwood1,039 Sq Ft$5,307
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath840 Sq Ft$3,983

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 2xK (AVAIL 08/10/2026) Model starting from $3,895 at 888 San Mateo Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $5,443. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 08/10/2026)$3,895
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath$3,983
Two50 Downtown2x1 1150-1250 sq ft$4,795
Station Park GreenRedwood$5,307
MetropolitanPlan 2GR$6,034

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 888 San Mateo Apartments listed at $3,895.

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 $5,443.

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 $5,595 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 1,137 sq ft.

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