Cheap Homes for Rent in East San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $4,000 (3 Rentals)

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East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Mateo, CA

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East San Mateo area is the $3.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at West 5th in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,901. The second greatest value East San Mateo apartment is the 2x2 2A Model at Azara San Mateo starting at $5,235 with a $4.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West 5th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.72
Azara San Mateo2x2 2A2BR,2BA$4.85
MetropolitanPlan 1CR1BR,1BA$4.47
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.66
The TritonPlan 1B1BR,1BA$5.18
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.74
Station Park GreenElm1BR,1BA$5.03
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.30
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ftStudio ,1BA$6.24
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio ,1BA$5.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about East San Mateo

What type of rentals are currently available in East San Mateo?

There are currently 178 Apartments for Rent in East San Mateo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $9,999. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East San Mateo ranging from $4,000 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East San Mateo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East San Mateo ranges from $4,000 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,564.

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