Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (244 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden
$2,525 - $6,101
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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property at 3553 Curtiss St

$2,100

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$2,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 3061 Neves Rd

$5,470

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$5,470
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$5,470

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2027

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403
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Amelia
2 Bedroom Apartments

Amelia

2893 Baze RdSan Mateo, CA 94403

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54 E 39th Ave
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54 E 39th Ave

54 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3905 Pacific
Studio Apartments

3905 Pacific

3905 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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27 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Canterbury
3 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

Baze RdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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504 E Hillsdale Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

504 E Hillsdale Ct

504 E Hillsdale CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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10 Poinsettia
Studio Apartments

10 Poinsettia

10 Poinsettia AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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508 E Hillsdale Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

508 E Hillsdale Ct

508 E Hillsdale CtSan Mateo, CA 94403

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89 E 39th Ave
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89 E 39th Ave

89 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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61 E 39th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

61 E 39th Ave

61 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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90 E 39th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

90 E 39th Ave

90 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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78 E 39th Ave
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78 E 39th Ave

78 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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24-26 King Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

24-26 King Ct

24-26 King CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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18-20 King Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

18-20 King Ct

18-20 King CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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62 E 39th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

62 E 39th Ave

62 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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58 E 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 E 39th Ave

58 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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50 E 39th Ave
Studio Apartments

50 E 39th Ave

50 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Mateo. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is one of the A-list high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsdale

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Hillsdale area of San Mateo, CA?

As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 244 available Hillsdale apartments priced from $2,095 to $10,211, with an average monthly rent of $4,287.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillsdale Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillsdale ranges from $2,295 to $9,114 with an average monthly rent of $3,620.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsdale cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillsdale range from $2,995 to $10,211. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,712.

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