2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (290 Rentals)

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Kiku Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Park Royal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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613 S Humboldt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

613 S Humboldt St

613 S Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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The Mounds
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mounds

10 Mounds RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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724 Tilton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

724 Tilton Ave

724 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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202 N Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

202 N Delaware St

202 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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303 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Elm St

303 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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140 N Kingston St
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140 N Kingston St

140 N Kingston StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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283 Lindbergh St
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283 Lindbergh St

283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1250 Rogell Ave
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1250 Rogell Ave

1250 Rogell AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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701 E 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

701 E 9th Ave

701 E 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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501 S Fremont St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 S Fremont St

501 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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239 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

239 Elm St

239 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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27 S Idaho St
2 Bedroom Apartments

27 S Idaho St

27 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Magnolia Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Court

40 W 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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855 N Delaware St
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855 N Delaware St

855 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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12 N Idaho St
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12 N Idaho St

12 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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466 Studio Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

466 Studio Cor

466 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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115 N Fremont St
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115 N Fremont St

115 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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337 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

337 Highland Ave

337 Highland AveSan 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 $5,395. 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$5,395
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 12/12/2025)1,158 Sq Ft$3,650
MetropolitanPlan 2AR1,122 Sq Ft$5,450
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$3,067

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 Beds, 1 bath Model starting from $2,995 at 515 N El Camino Real. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $4,732. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath$2,995
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$3,067
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath$3,090
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,100
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room$3,200
888 San Mateo Apartments2xK (AVAIL 12/12/2025)$3,650
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft$5,395
MetropolitanPlan 2AR$5,450

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

Ranked #24

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

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4.0
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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 515 N El Camino Real 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 $4,732.

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 $5,395 at Two50 Downtown.

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