2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (288 Rentals)

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415 Rogell Ct
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415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan 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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The Towers
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The Towers

20-40 West 3Rd AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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831 Highland Ave
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831 Highland Ave

831 Highland AveSan 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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21 El Cerrito Ave
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21 El Cerrito Ave

21 El Cerrito AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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514 S Eldorado St
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514 S Eldorado St

514 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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420 Studio Cor
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420 Studio Cor

420 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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409 S Fremont St
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409 S Fremont St

409 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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34-36 Fremont St
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34-36 Fremont St

34-36 Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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20 E Poplar Ave
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20 E Poplar Ave

20 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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4 Warren Rd
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4 Warren Rd

4 Warren RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2 W 3rd Ave
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2 W 3rd Ave

2 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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417 Studio Cir
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417 Studio Cir

417 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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838 Highland Ave
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838 Highland Ave

838 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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402 Rogell Ct
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402 Rogell Ct

402 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the North Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at Metropolitan and is listed at 1,169 square feet priced from $5,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MetropolitanPlan 2CR1,169 Sq Ft$5,595
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
888 San Mateo Apartments2x2 Kearney (AVAIL 04/14/2026)1,059 Sq Ft$3,895
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath900 Sq Ft$3,150
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath840 Sq Ft$3,345
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2762 Sq Ft$2,857

Cheapest Available North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit North Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Plan 2 Model starting from $2,857 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $5,027. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$2,857
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,150
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath$3,345
888 San Mateo Apartments2x2 Kearney (AVAIL 04/14/2026)$3,895
MetropolitanPlan 2CR$5,595

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central San Mateo with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in North Central San Mateo is at Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,857.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in North Central San Mateo is $5,027.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom North Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central San Mateo is a 1,169 square feet unit starting from $5,595 at Metropolitan.

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