
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (82 Rentals)


De Sabla Apartments

Ryan Tower

West 5th

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Casa Baywood

Metropolitan

Park Laurel Apartments

337 S Fremont St

710 Laurel Ave
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710 Laurel Ave

337 S Fremont St

65 W 5th Ave

50 N San Mateo Dr

119 S Claremont St

La Casa Harmosa

134 North Ellsworth

41 N Claremont St

116 Elm St

130-132 Dartmouth Rd
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123 S Claremont St

717 S Eldorado St

803 Laurel Ave

Stradbally Court

27 S Idaho St

811 Laurel Ave

722 S Grant St

Versailles

603 E 5th Ave

612 S El Camino Real
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29 N San Mateo Dr

726 E 5th Ave

701 E 9th Ave

106-120 Tilton Ave

Mateo Garden Apartments

721 S Idaho St

The Stratford

Nazareth Terrace

Bay Laurel Condominiums

222 S Fremont St
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230 W 5th Ave

602 Cypress Ave

940 S B St

312 Catalpa St

1093-1095 S B St

119 Dartmouth Rd

803 E 4th Ave

50 W 3rd Ave

1 Hayward Ave

126 N Ellsworth Ave
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 | $2,915 | $2,320 | $3,297 |
Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,800 | $4,709 |
| Downtown San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,943 | $3,150 | $6,051 |
| Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,176 | $4,173 | $6,643 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 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 Monterey Garden and is listed at 897 square feet priced from $3,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Garden | 1x1 | 897 Sq Ft | $3,999 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | 891 Sq Ft | $4,246 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 830 Sq Ft | $4,295 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 805 Sq Ft | $2,815 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | 750 Sq Ft | $3,450 | |
| Ryan Tower | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 700 Sq Ft | $3,050 |
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 1 Bath Model starting from $2,815 at One Three Four Elm Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Mateo is currently $3,839. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,815 |
| Ryan Tower | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | $2,955 |
| Monterey Garden | 1x1 | $3,999 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,226 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | $4,295 |
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 $2,815.
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 $3,839.
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 897 square feet unit starting from $3,999 at Monterey Garden.
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