1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (275 Rentals)

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La Casa Harmosa
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La Casa Harmosa

110 W 3Rd AVESan Mateo, CA 94402
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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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116 Elm St
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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250 Grand Blvd
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250 Grand Blvd

250 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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146 N Idaho St
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146 N Idaho St

146 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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405 Rogell Ct
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405 Rogell Ct

405 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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416 Studio Cor
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416 Studio Cor

416 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401

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490 Idaho St
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490 Idaho St

490 Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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222 S Fremont St
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222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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429 Studio Cir
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429 Studio Cir

429 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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722 S Grant St
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722 S Grant St

722 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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315 Catalpa St
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315 Catalpa St

315 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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8 N Fremont St
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8 N Fremont St

8 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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812 Jefferson Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

812 Jefferson Ct

812 Jefferson CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Versailles
1 Bedroom Apartments

Versailles

10 Crystal Springs RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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527 N Amphlett
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527 N Amphlett

527 N AmphlettSan Mateo, CA 94401
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721 S Idaho St
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721 S Idaho St

721 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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603 E 5th Ave
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603 E 5th Ave

603 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Remlo Apartments
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Remlo Apartments

741 N Amphlett BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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123 E Poplar Ave
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123 E Poplar Ave

123 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available North Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the North Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Metropolitan and is listed at 1,014 square feet priced from $4,379. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MetropolitanPlan 1FR1,014 Sq Ft$4,379
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$3,845
888 San Mateo Apartments1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026)819 Sq Ft$3,295
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
Park Laurel Apartments750 Sq Ft$3,450
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,450
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1535 Sq Ft$2,603
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath450 Sq Ft$2,250

Cheapest Available North Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit North Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the 1 bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,250 at 243 N. Ellsworth. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $3,689. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath$2,250
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,450
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,603
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026)$3,295
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath$3,450
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$3,845
MetropolitanPlan 1CR$4,176

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

Ranked #22

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central San Mateo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in North Central San Mateo is at 243 N. Ellsworth listed at $2,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in North Central San Mateo is $3,689.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central San Mateo is a 1,014 square feet unit starting from $4,379 at Metropolitan.

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