1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (278 Rentals)

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property at 555 Laurel Ave

$4,200

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$4,200
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 23

555 Laurel Ave, Unit 311, Unit 311

555 Laurel Ave
San MateoCA94401

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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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405 Rogell Ct
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405 Rogell Ct

405 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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401 Rogell Ct
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401 Rogell Ct

401 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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722 S Grant St
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722 S Grant St

722 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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429 Studio Cir
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429 Studio Cir

429 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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
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812 Jefferson Ct

812 Jefferson CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Versailles
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Versailles

10 Crystal Springs RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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729 Highland Ave
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729 Highland Ave

729 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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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 888 San Mateo Apartments and is listed at 859 square feet priced from $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 07/10/2026)859 Sq Ft$3,395
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$4,495
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
Park Laurel ApartmentsPartial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site700 Sq Ft$2,850
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood620 Sq Ft$3,150

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 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model starting from $2,750 at Two Clark Drive Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $3,994. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
Park Laurel ApartmentsPartial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site$2,850
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood$3,150
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 07/10/2026)$3,395
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$4,495

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

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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 Two Clark Drive Apartments listed at $2,750.

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 $3,994.

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 859 square feet unit starting from $3,395 at 888 San Mateo Apartments.

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