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Colonial Garden Apartments
460 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Azara San Mateo
1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Two50 Downtown
250 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ryan Tower
120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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One Three Four Elm Apartments
142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Royal Pines
525 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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718 N Claremont St
718 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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515 N El Camino Real
515 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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710 Laurel Ave
710 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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337 S Fremont St
337 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
Cats being cats at CuriOdyssey in Coyote Point by Flickr User: aaron_anderer is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,875 | $2,365 | $3,295 |
| Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $2,184 | $9,999 |
Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $2,736 | $6,720 |
| Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,347 | $4,159 | $6,556 |
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There are currently 280 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Metropolitan and is listed at 1,239 square feet priced from $5,372. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| Metropolitan | Plan 2GR | 1,239 Sq Ft | $5,372 |
| Two50 Downtown | 2x1 1150-1250 sq ft | 1,150 Sq Ft | $4,995 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath | 1,080 Sq Ft | $3,090 |
| Station Park Green | Redwood | 1,055 Sq Ft | $4,547 |
| 718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 1,000 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 900 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Filoli | 810 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 2 | 762 Sq Ft | $2,736 |
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 $2,736 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $4,858. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 2 | $2,736 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath | $3,090 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | $3,100 |
| 718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | $3,200 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Filoli | $3,200 |
| Station Park Green | Redwood | $4,547 |
| Two50 Downtown | 2x1 1150-1250 sq ft | $4,995 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 2GR | $5,372 |
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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 $2,736.
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 $4,858.
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 1,239 square feet unit starting from $5,372 at Metropolitan.
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 940 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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Written by: Marie Brown
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.