Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,500 (7 Rentals)

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604 7th Ave

San MateoCA94402
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935 S Eldorado St

San MateoCA94402

North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 Fourth Circle priced from $2,320. Ambassador Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable North Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth CircleStudioStudio,1BA$2,320
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central San Mateo, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central San Mateo area is the $4.29 price per square foot Plan 2GR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,313. The second greatest value North Central San Mateo apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MetropolitanPlan 2GR2BR,2BA$4.29
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 3645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.26
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 3A3BR,1.5BA$4.54
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/10/2025)1BR,1BA$4.24
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood1BR,1BA$4.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central San Mateo

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central San Mateo?

There are currently 635 Apartments for Rent in North Central San Mateo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $6,766. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central San Mateo ranging from $2,500 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central San Mateo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central San Mateo ranges from $2,500 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,397.

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