Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (11 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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816 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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227 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Turner Terrace

433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Highland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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128 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,095. Two Clark Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
Ambassador Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3,495
Two50 DowntownStudio 550 sq ftStudio,1BA$3,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $3.57 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Ambassador Apartments in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at Two Clark Drive Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ambassador Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.57
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio ,1BA$7.21
Country ClubStudioStudio ,1BA$5.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $2,750 at Two Clark Drive Apartments.

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