
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,850 (9 Rentals)


Country Club

Fourth Circle
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Alta off the Avenue

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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 |
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North Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,797 | $1,850 | $3,478 |
North Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,858 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,647 | $2,848 | $6,595 |
North Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,370 | $3,194 | $6,963 |
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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 Alta off the Avenue which is listed at $2,195, 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 3 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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