1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (74 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Brickline Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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602 Cypress Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

602 Cypress Ave

602 Cypress AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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11 S Delaware St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 S Delaware St

11 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1016-1018 S B St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1016-1018 S B St

1016-1018 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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140 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

140 Dartmouth Rd

140 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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41 N Claremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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222 S Fremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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200 N Delaware St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Delaware St

200 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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305 Catalpa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Catalpa St

305 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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141 Arroyo Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

141 Arroyo Ct

141 Arroyo CtSan Mateo, CA 94402
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717 S Eldorado St
1 Bedroom Apartments

717 S Eldorado St

717 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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803 Laurel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel Ave

803 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Lesley Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lesley Towers

700 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Stradbally Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stradbally Court

216-226 6th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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27 S Idaho St
1 Bedroom Apartments

27 S Idaho St

27 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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811 Laurel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 Laurel Ave

811 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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230 W 5th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 W 5th Ave

230 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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46 W 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

46 W 4th Ave

46 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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550 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 1st Ave

550 1st AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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312 Catalpa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 Catalpa St

312 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1093-1095 S B St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1093-1095 S B St

1093-1095 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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940 S B St
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 S B St

940 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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119 Dartmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Dartmouth Rd

119 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Magnolia Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Court

40 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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803 E 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

803 E 4th Ave

803 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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50 W 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 W 3rd Ave

50 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Two50 Downtown and is listed at 830 square feet priced from $4,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$4,095
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
West 5th1 Bedroom Large722 Sq Ft$3,226

Cheapest Available Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,715 at One Three Four Elm Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Mateo is currently $3,846. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom$2,715
West 5th1 Bedroom$3,101
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$4,095

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #24

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Mateo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown San Mateo is at One Three Four Elm Apartments listed at $2,715.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is $3,846.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Mateo is a 830 square feet unit starting from $4,095 at Two50 Downtown.

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