Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (647 Rentals)

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property at 200 Anita Rd

$3,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Anita Rd

BurlingameCA94010
property at 268 Lorton Ave

$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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268 Lorton Ave

BurlingameCA94010
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128 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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415 Rogell Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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41 N Claremont St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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85 Tilton Ave
Studio Apartments

85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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904 Bayswater Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

904 Bayswater Ave

904 Bayswater AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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7 Highland Ave
Studio Apartments

7 Highland Ave

7 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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107 Highland Ave
Studio Apartments

107 Highland Ave

107 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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216 Anita Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Anita Rd

216 Anita RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1005 Burlingame
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 Burlingame

1005 BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010
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La Casa Harmosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Harmosa

110 W 3Rd AVESan Mateo, CA 94402
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378 N Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

378 N Delaware St

378 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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363 N Eldorado St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 N Eldorado St

363 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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372 N Delaware St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

372 N Delaware St

372 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #23

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? this submarket has a reputation as a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Luxury Living Rating

North Central San Mateo has now become known as one of the best luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central San Mateo

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

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 647 available North Central San Mateo apartments priced from $2,150 to $7,500, with an average monthly rent of $4,347.

How much are Studio apartments in North Central San Mateo?

There are currently 322 Studio Apartments in North Central San Mateo with rent ranges from $2,150 to $3,895 with an average price of $3,056.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in North Central San Mateo ranges from $2,575 to $5,349 with an average monthly rent of $4,407.

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