
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (83 Rentals)


De Sabla Apartments

Ryan Tower

West 5th

Metropolitan

Casa Baywood

Park Laurel Apartments

42 Mission Dr

555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311

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710 Laurel Ave
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337 S Fremont St

24 Baytree Way

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337 S Fremont St

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65 W 5th Ave

La Casa Harmosa

134 North Ellsworth

119 S Claremont St

41 N Claremont St

116 Elm St

130-132 Dartmouth Rd
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602 Cypress Ave

312 Catalpa St

1093-1095 S B St

119 Dartmouth Rd

328-330 Tilton Ave

123 N Delaware St

940 S B St

803 E 4th Ave

50 W 3rd Ave

1 Hayward Ave
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126 N Ellsworth Ave

106 W 5th Ave

Royal Oaks

946 S B St

El Colorado

54 9th Ave

Baywood Oaks

225 Catalpa St

77 N Ellsworth Ave

200 N Delaware St
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305 Catalpa St

222 S Fremont St

230 W 5th Ave

123 S Claremont St

717 S Eldorado St

803 Laurel Ave

Stradbally Court

27 S Idaho St

811 Laurel Ave

722 S Grant St
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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,831 | $2,350 | $3,445 |
Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,308 | $2,850 | $5,140 |
| Downtown San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,705 | $3,350 | $6,458 |
| Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,524 | $4,982 | $7,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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 Metropolitan and is listed at 838 square feet priced from $4,625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | 838 Sq Ft | $4,625 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 830 Sq Ft | $4,595 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | 700 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
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 Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site Model starting from $2,850 at Park Laurel Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Mateo is currently $4,308. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | $2,850 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | $4,595 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,625 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartments
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 $4,308.
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