1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (236 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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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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313-315 Elm St
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313-315 Elm St

313-315 Elm StSan 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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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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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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217 Villa Ter
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217 Villa Ter

217 Villa TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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444 Studio Cor
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444 Studio Cor

444 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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245-247 Ramona St
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245-247 Ramona St

245-247 Ramona StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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222 S Fremont St
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222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan 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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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 Metropolitan and is listed at 891 square feet priced from $4,376. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MetropolitanPlan 1CR891 Sq Ft$4,376
Two50 Downtown1x1 875 sq ft875 Sq Ft$3,995
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 12/16/2025)859 Sq Ft$3,395
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,550
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$2,395
Ambassador Apartments1x1634 Sq Ft$2,425
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood620 Sq Ft$2,950

Cheapest Available North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit North Central of San Mateo, CA is the 1 bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,395 at 243 N. Ellsworth. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in North Central is currently $3,808. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath$2,395
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,450
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,550
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom$2,715
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
De Sabla ApartmentsMilagra$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments1xI (AVAIL 12/16/2025)$3,395
Two50 Downtown1x1 830 sq ft$3,795
MetropolitanPlan 1CR$4,376

Getting Around the North Central Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 243 N. Ellsworth listed at $2,395.

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 $3,808.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central is a 891 square feet unit starting from $4,376 at Metropolitan.

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 823 sq ft.

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