1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (238 Rentals)

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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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116 Elm St
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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317 Elm St
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317 Elm St

317 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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232 State St
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232 State St

232 State StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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202 N Delaware St
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202 N Delaware St

202 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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670 N El Camino Real
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670 N El Camino Real

670 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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439 Claremont
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439 Claremont

439 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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11 S Idaho St
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11 S Idaho St

11 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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729 Highland Ave
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729 Highland Ave

729 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1023 N Idaho St
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1023 N Idaho St

1023 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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851 Highland Ave
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851 Highland Ave

851 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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420 Studio Cor
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420 Studio Cor

420 Studio CorSan 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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527 N Amphlett
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527 N Amphlett

527 N AmphlettSan Mateo, CA 94401
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405 Tilton Ave
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405 Tilton Ave

405 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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363 N Eldorado St
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363 N Eldorado St

363 N Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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341 Romona St
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341 Romona St

341 Romona StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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400 E Poplar Ave
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400 E Poplar Ave

400 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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250 Grand Blvd
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250 Grand Blvd

250 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401

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123 N Delaware St
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123 N Delaware St

123 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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417 Studio Cir
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417 Studio Cir

417 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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423 Studio Cir
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423 Studio Cir

423 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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602 Cypress Ave
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602 Cypress Ave

602 Cypress AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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309-311 Villa Ter
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309-311 Villa Ter

309-311 Villa TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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511 Highland Ave
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511 Highland Ave

511 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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305 Catalpa St
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305 Catalpa St

305 Catalpa StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Largest Available North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is found at 888 San Mateo Apartments and is listed at 859 square feet priced from $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 07/10/2026)859 Sq Ft$3,395
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft830 Sq Ft$4,495
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1535 Sq Ft$2,488

Cheapest Available North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit North Central of San Mateo, CA is the Plan 1 Model starting from $2,488 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in North Central is currently $4,076. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,488
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 07/10/2026)$3,395
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$4,495

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in North Central is at Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,488.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in North Central is $4,076.

What is the average size for North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in North Central is currently 818 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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