Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (324 Rentals)

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85 Tilton Ave
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85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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220 N San Mateo Dr
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220 N San Mateo Dr

220 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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432 Studio Cor
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432 Studio Cor

432 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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526 Highland Ave
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526 Highland Ave

526 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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924 E 4th Ave
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924 E 4th Ave

924 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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418 Rogell Ct
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418 Rogell Ct

418 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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121 Tilton Ave
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121 Tilton Ave

121 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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15 Park Rd
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15 Park Rd

15 Park RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Promenade
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Promenade

220 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1481 Beacon Ave
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1481 Beacon Ave

1481 Beacon AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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416 Turner Ter
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416 Turner Ter

416 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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245 Grand Blvd
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245 Grand Blvd

245 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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440 Studio Cor
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440 Studio Cor

440 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1427 E 3rd Ave
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1427 E 3rd Ave

1427 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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115 Anita Rd
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115 Anita Rd

115 Anita RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1425 Beacon Ave
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1425 Beacon Ave

1425 Beacon AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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512 S Grant St
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512 S Grant St

512 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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715 Woodside Way
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715 Woodside Way

715 Woodside WaySan Mateo, CA 94401
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430 Grand Blvd
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430 Grand Blvd

430 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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401 Studio Cir
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401 Studio Cir

401 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401

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815 E 4th Ave
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815 E 4th Ave

815 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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922 N Idaho St
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922 N Idaho St

922 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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859 Highland Ave
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859 Highland Ave

859 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Largest Available North Central San Mateo Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the North Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at 888 San Mateo Apartments and is listed at 634 square feet priced from $2,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026634 Sq Ft$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,295
Fourth CircleStudio500 Sq Ft$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio450 Sq Ft$2,599
Country ClubStudio350 Sq Ft$2,075

Cheapest Available North Central San Mateo Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit North Central San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,075 at Country Club. The average price for all Studio apartments in North Central San Mateo is currently $2,664. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,075
Fourth CircleStudio$2,215
Ryan TowerStudio$2,599
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$3,095

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #22

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 Studio North Central San Mateo Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable Studio in North Central San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,075.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in North Central San Mateo is $2,664.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central San Mateo is a 634 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at 888 San Mateo Apartments.

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