2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (285 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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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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The Towers
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The Towers

20-40 West 3Rd AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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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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803 Laurel Ave
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803 Laurel Ave

803 Laurel AveSan 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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420 Studio Cor
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420 Studio Cor

420 Studio CorSan 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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113 N Delaware St
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113 N Delaware St

113 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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21 N Humboldt St
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21 N Humboldt St

21 N Humboldt StSan 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 Two50 Downtown and is listed at 1,340 square feet priced from $5,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft1,340 Sq Ft$5,295
MetropolitanPlan 2GR1,239 Sq Ft$5,092
888 San Mateo Apartments2xL (AVAIL01/12/2026)1,092 Sq Ft$3,795
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath1,080 Sq Ft$3,090
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,995
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room1,000 Sq Ft$3,200
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath900 Sq Ft$3,100
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2762 Sq Ft$3,108
Lakeview Garden2 Bed 1 Bath736 Sq Ft$2,995

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 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,995 at Lakeview Garden. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $4,700. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lakeview Garden2 Bed 1 Bath$2,995
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath$2,995
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath$3,090
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,100
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$3,108
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room$3,200
888 San Mateo Apartments2xL (AVAIL01/12/2026)$3,795
MetropolitanPlan 2GR$5,092
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft$5,295

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

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

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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 Lakeview Garden listed at $2,995.

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 $4,700.

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 1,340 square feet unit starting from $5,295 at Two50 Downtown.

What is the average size for North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in North Central San Mateo is currently 1,900 sq ft.

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