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Country Club
420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (27 Rentals)
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Fourth Circle
1022 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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$2,575 - $3,7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20
Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
6 Seville Way, Unit 303
6 Seville Way
San MateoCA94402
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$2,675 - $3,770Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
Ryan Tower
120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Two Clark Drive Apartments
2 Clark DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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42 Mission Dr
San MateoCA94402
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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148
710 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
11-11 Seville Way
San MateoCA94402
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$3,000 - $3,879Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11
De Sabla Apartments
10 De Sabla RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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116 Elm St
116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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816 Highland Ave
816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Gateway Apartments
438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Shore Garden Apartments
505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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6 Seville Way
San MateoCA94402
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Terrace Hills
619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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960 Palm
960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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515 N El Camino Real
515 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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46 Madison Ave.
46 Madison AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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111 Elm St
111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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718 N Claremont St
718 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,117 | $2,150 | $3,847 |
| Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,240 | $2,575 | $5,448 |
| Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,668 | $3,280 | $6,760 |
| Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $3,275 | $7,467 |
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Cheapest Available Central San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,095. Two Clark Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| Station Park Green | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $3,969 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
| Azara | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $5,400 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 2GR | 2BR,2BA | $6,239 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Mateo, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Mateo area is the $4.36 price per square foot 2C Model at Azara in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $5,560. The second greatest value Central San Mateo apartment is the Plan 2GR Model at Metropolitan starting at $6,239 with a $5.04 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azara | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.36 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 2GR | 2BR,2BA | $5.04 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 805 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $6.20 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Station Park Green | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $5.40 |
| Country Club | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Mateo Apartments
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 $2,750 at Two Clark Drive 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 $5,560 at Azara.
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