2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (250 Rentals)

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415 Rogell Ct
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415 Rogell Ct

415 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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449 Villa Terr.
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449 Villa Terr.

449 Villa Terr.San Mateo, CA 94401

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113 N Delaware St
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113 N Delaware St

113 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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490 Idaho St
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490 Idaho St

490 Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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466 Studio Cor
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466 Studio Cor

466 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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855 N Delaware St
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855 N Delaware St

855 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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337 Highland Ave
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337 Highland Ave

337 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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838 Highland Ave
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838 Highland Ave

838 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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639 N Delaware St
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639 N Delaware St

639 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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8 N Fremont St
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8 N Fremont St

8 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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154 N Grant St
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154 N Grant St

154 N Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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224 S Idaho St
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224 S Idaho St

224 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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230 N Delaware St
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230 N Delaware St

230 N Delaware StSan 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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119 E Poplar Ave
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119 E Poplar Ave

119 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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418 Grand Blvd
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418 Grand Blvd

418 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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139 N Grant St
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139 N Grant St

139 N Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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303 Elm St
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303 Elm St

303 Elm StSan 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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363 N Eldorado St
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363 N Eldorado St

363 N Eldorado 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is found at Two50 Downtown and is listed at 1,340 square feet priced from $5,245. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Two50 Downtown2x2 1340-1370 sq ft1,340 Sq Ft$5,245
MetropolitanPlan 2C1,169 Sq Ft$4,887
One Three Four Elm Apartments1,080 Sq Ft$3,325
888 San Mateo Apartments2xL (AVAIL 02/14/2026)1,067 Sq Ft$3,795
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,995
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath900 Sq Ft$3,150
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2762 Sq Ft$2,944

Cheapest Available North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit North Central of San Mateo, CA is the Plan 2 Model starting from $2,944 at Colonial Garden Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in North Central is currently $4,825. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$2,944
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath$2,995
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,150
888 San Mateo Apartments2xL (AVAIL 02/14/2026)$3,795
MetropolitanPlan 2C$4,887
Two50 Downtown2x1 1150-1250 sq ft$5,195

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in North Central is at Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,944.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in North Central is $4,825.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central is a 1,340 square feet unit starting from $5,245 at Two50 Downtown.

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