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Bridgepointe
1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,100 (64 Rentals)
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Metropolitan
338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Azara San Mateo
1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Station Park Green
430 Station Park Cir S100San Mateo, CA 94402
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Fourth Circle
1022 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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422 East Sixteenth
422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Tidelands
400 Mariners Island BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94404
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1113 Haddon Dr
1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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701 E 9th Ave
701 E 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1754 S Grant St
1754 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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46 Barneson Ave
46 Barneson AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1722 S Grant St
1722 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1738 S Grant St
1738 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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603 E 5th Ave
603 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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11 S Idaho St
11 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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907 9th Ave
907 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1766 S Grant St
1766 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1666 S Grant St
1666 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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222 S Fremont St
222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1110 Haddon Dr
1110 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1758 S Grant St
1758 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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606 S Idaho St
606 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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726 E 5th Ave
726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1221 Beacon Ave
1221 Beacon AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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602 S Eldorado St
602 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1662 S Grant St
1662 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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400 Rand St
400 Rand StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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232 S Humboldt St
232 S Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1415 Palm Ave
1415 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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718 10th Ave
718 10th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1453 E 3rd Ave
1453 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1229 S B St
1229 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1705 Palm Ave
1705 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1654 South Grant St
1654 South Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1520 Noe Ave
1520 Noe AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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30 N Bayshore Fwy
30 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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1321 S B St
1321 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1006 S Idaho St
1006 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1516 S Claremont St
1516 S Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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145 N Kingston St
145 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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512 S Grant St
512 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1116-1120 Folkstone Ave
1116-1120 Folkstone AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1734 S Grant St
1734 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1658 S Grant St
1658 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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283 Lindbergh St
283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1750 S Grant St
1750 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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140 N Kingston St
140 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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717 S Eldorado St
717 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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611 S Eldorado St
611 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1413-1417 Jasmine St
1413-1417 Jasmine StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,904 | $2,215 | $3,137 |
| East San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $2,997 | $4,739 |
| East San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,139 | $2,700 | $7,980 |
| East San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,823 | $5,057 | $6,260 |
| East San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,137 | $6,400 | $7,875 |
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Cheapest Available East San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Fourth Circle priced from $2,215. 1109 Haddon Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable East San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
| 1109 Haddon Dr | 1109 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio,1BA | $2,827 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3,208 |
| Azara San Mateo | 1x1 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,960 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | 1BR,1BA | $4,276 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Mateo, CA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Mateo area is the $5.52 price per square foot Plan 1GR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,536. The second greatest value East San Mateo apartment is the 1x1 1A Model at Azara San Mateo starting at $3,960 with a $5.12 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan | Plan 1GR | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| Azara San Mateo | 1x1 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.12 |
| Bridgepointe | IICA | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| 1109 Haddon Dr | 1109 | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East San Mateo is at Fourth Circle listed at $2,215.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Mateo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Mateo Apartment is $2,450 at 1109 Haddon Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Mateo is starting from $3,981 at Bridgepointe.
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