Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (649 Rentals)

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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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525 E Poplar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E Poplar Ave

525 E Poplar AveSan 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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439 Claremont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

439 Claremont

439 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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415 N Claremont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 N Claremont St

415 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Poplar Creek Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Creek Apartments

401 E Popular DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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327 N Eldorado St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

327 N Eldorado St

327 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA 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

How much are Studio apartments in North Central San Mateo?

There are currently 68 Studio Apartments in North Central San Mateo with rent ranges from $2,365 to $3,295 with an average price of $2,882.

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 $2,184 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,670.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central San Mateo cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in North Central San Mateo range from $2,736 to $6,720. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,806.

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