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Bridgepointe
1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Azara
1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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1722 S Grant St
1722 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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1738 S Grant St
1738 S Grant StSan 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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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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1666 S Grant St
1666 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1110 Haddon Dr
1110 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1758 S Grant St
1758 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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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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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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602 S Eldorado St
602 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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1654 South Grant St
1654 South Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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30 N Bayshore Fwy
30 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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1520 Noe Ave
1520 Noe 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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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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283 Lindbergh St
283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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145 N Kingston St
145 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1658 S Grant St
1658 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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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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525-527 S Humboldt St
525-527 S Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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12 N Idaho St
12 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1516 S Claremont St
1516 S Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| East San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,572 | $2,425 | $3,967 |
| East San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,424 | $3,510 | $5,349 |
| East San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,976 | $4,400 | $6,900 |
| East San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,801 | $5,923 | $7,427 |
| East San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available East San Mateo Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio,1BA | $3,729 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 3AR | 3BR,2BA | $7,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Mateo, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Mateo area is the $4.92 price per square foot Plan 3AR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $7,012. The second greatest value East San Mateo apartment is the Maple Model at Station Park Green starting at $3,679 with a $5.82 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. |
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| Metropolitan | Plan 3AR | 3BR,2BA | $4.92 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio ,1BA | $5.82 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 Station Park Green listed at $3,679.
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 $3,839 at Station Park Green.
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