1221 Beacon Ave
San MateoCA94401
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)
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205 Monte Diablo Ave
San MateoCA94401
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Royal Pines
525 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
103 N Eldorado St
San MateoCA94401
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De Sabla Apartments
10 De Sabla RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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from $2,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12
Casa Baywood
212 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Fourth Circle
1022 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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from $2,4741 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Colonial Garden Apartments
460 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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from $2,195Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alta off the Avenue
1415 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Northpark
1080 Carolan AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,773 | $1,850 | $3,481 |
| North Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,612 | $2,695 | $6,595 |
| North Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,371 | $3,203 | $6,963 |
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Cheapest Available North Central San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,195. Royal Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable North Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,474 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central San Mateo, CA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central San Mateo area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value North Central San Mateo apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at West 5th starting at $3,605 with a $3.74 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| West 5th | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $3.74 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Lakeview Garden | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | Anderson MI 7/15 | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central San Mateo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central San Mateo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central San Mateo is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in North Central San Mateo is Royal Pines which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in North Central San Mateo costs $5,835.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central San Mateo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in North Central San Mateo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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