Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (84 Rentals)

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85 Tilton Ave
Studio Apartments

85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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726 E 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

726 E 5th Ave

726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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218 7th Ave
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218 7th Ave

218 7th AveSan 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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808 Laurel Ave
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808 Laurel Ave

808 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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417 S Idaho St
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417 S Idaho St

417 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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25 9th Ave
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25 9th Ave

25 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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606 S Fremont St
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606 S Fremont St

606 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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216 Tilton Ave
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216 Tilton Ave

216 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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911-913 9th Ave
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911-913 9th Ave

911-913 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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235 7th Ave
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235 7th Ave

235 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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200 7th Ave
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200 7th Ave

200 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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207 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

207 7th Ave

207 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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924 E 4th Ave
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924 E 4th Ave

924 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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42 Hayward Ave
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42 Hayward Ave

42 Hayward AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Fremont Terrace
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Fremont Terrace

200 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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312 Catalpa St
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312 Catalpa St

312 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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815 E 4th Ave
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815 E 4th Ave

815 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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512 S Grant St
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512 S Grant St

512 S Grant StSan 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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121 Tilton Ave
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121 Tilton Ave

121 Tilton AveSan 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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146 Dartmouth Rd
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146 Dartmouth Rd

146 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Nazareth Place
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Nazareth Place

324 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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119 Elm St
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119 Elm St

119 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Two50 Downtown and is listed at 540 square feet priced from $3,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,295
Fourth CircleStudio500 Sq Ft$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio450 Sq Ft$2,599
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline410 Sq Ft$2,620

Cheapest Available Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,215 at Fourth Circle. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown San Mateo is currently $2,821. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fourth CircleStudio$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio$2,599
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline$2,620
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$2,945

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #27

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown San Mateo Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown San Mateo is at Fourth Circle listed at $2,215.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is $2,821.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Mateo is a 540 square feet unit starting from $3,295 at Two50 Downtown.

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