Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (28 Rentals)

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Brickline Flats
Studio Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin 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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11 S Delaware St
Studio Apartments

11 S Delaware St

11 S Delaware StSan 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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46 W 4th Ave
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46 W 4th Ave

46 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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312 Catalpa St
Studio Apartments

312 Catalpa St

312 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Magnolia Court
Studio Apartments

Magnolia Court

40 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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Baywood Oaks
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Baywood Oaks

131-141 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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200 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

200 7th Ave

200 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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726 E 5th Ave
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726 E 5th Ave

726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1104 7th Ave
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1104 7th Ave

1104 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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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 Park Laurel Apartments and is listed at 600 square feet priced from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer600 Sq Ft$2,750
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,095
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline410 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Skyline Model starting from $2,400 at De Sabla Apartments. 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
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline$2,400
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer$2,750
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$2,995

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA 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 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 De Sabla Apartments listed at $2,400.

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 600 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at Park Laurel Apartments.

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