3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (27 Rentals)

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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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934-936 S B St
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934-936 S B St

934-936 S B 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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222 S Fremont St
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222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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409 S Fremont St
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409 S Fremont St

409 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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409 S Idaho St
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409 S Idaho St

409 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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2 W 3rd Ave
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2 W 3rd Ave

2 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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514 S Eldorado St
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514 S Eldorado St

514 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402

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907 E 5th Ave
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907 E 5th Ave

907 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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805 2nd Ave
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805 2nd Ave

805 2nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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106 W 5th Ave
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106 W 5th Ave

106 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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600 9th Ave
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600 9th Ave

600 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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815 E 5th Ave
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815 E 5th Ave

815 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Kiku Crossing
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Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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46 W 4th Ave
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46 W 4th Ave

46 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Magnolia Court
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Magnolia Court

40 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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737 2nd Ave
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737 2nd Ave

737 2nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Park Central
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Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Monterey Garden
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Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
West 5th3 Bedroom Large1,571 Sq Ft$4,753
MetropolitanPlan 3AR1,425 Sq Ft$6,465

Cheapest Available Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
West 5th3 Bedroom Large$4,753
MetropolitanPlan 3AR$6,465

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 3 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Mateo with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Downtown San Mateo is at West 5th listed at $4,753.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is $5,581.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Downtown San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Mateo is a 1,571 square feet unit starting from $4,753 at West 5th.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.