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

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85 Tilton Ave
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85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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424 Studio Cir
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424 Studio Cir

424 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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405 Studio Cor
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405 Studio Cor

405 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1427 S B St
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1427 S B St

1427 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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407 Turner Ter
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407 Turner Ter

407 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401

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43-51 N Idaho St
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43-51 N Idaho St

43-51 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1104 7th Ave
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1104 7th Ave

1104 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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121 Arroyo Ct
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121 Arroyo Ct

121 Arroyo CtSan Mateo, CA 94402
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137 South Blvd
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137 South Blvd

137 South BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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40-42 W 5th Ave
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40-42 W 5th Ave

40-42 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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5 Aragon Blvd
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5 Aragon Blvd

5 Aragon BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Baywood Oaks
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Baywood Oaks

131-141 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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354 N Fremont St
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354 N Fremont St

354 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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920 Palm Ave
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920 Palm Ave

920 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1219 2nd Ave
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1219 2nd Ave

1219 2nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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110 Anita Rd
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110 Anita Rd

110 Anita RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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216 Tilton Ave
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216 Tilton Ave

216 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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The Highlands
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The Highlands

19 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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418 Grand Blvd
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418 Grand Blvd

418 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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412 Studio Cor
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412 Studio Cor

412 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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112 Anita Rd
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112 Anita Rd

112 Anita RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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129 South Blvd
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129 South Blvd

129 South BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Palm Court
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Palm Court

970 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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25 9th Ave
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25 9th Ave

25 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Largest Available Central San Mateo Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at 888 San Mateo Apartments and is listed at 634 square feet priced from $2,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026634 Sq Ft$2,895
Station Park GreenMaple632 Sq Ft$2,827
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,295
Fourth CircleStudio500 Sq Ft$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio450 Sq Ft$2,599
Country ClubStudio350 Sq Ft$2,075

Cheapest Available Central San Mateo Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,075 at Country Club. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central San Mateo is currently $2,802. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,075
Fourth CircleStudio$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio$2,599
Station Park GreenMaple$2,827
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$3,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central San Mateo with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Central San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,075.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central San Mateo is $2,802.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central San Mateo is a 634 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at 888 San Mateo Apartments.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Central San Mateo is currently 519 sq ft.

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