Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (283 Rentals)

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85 Tilton Ave
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85 Tilton Ave

85 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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418 Rogell Ct
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418 Rogell Ct

418 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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417 S Idaho St
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417 S Idaho St

417 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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419 Rogell Ave
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419 Rogell Ave

419 Rogell AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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283 Lindbergh St
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283 Lindbergh St

283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Promenade
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Promenade

220 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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139 N Kingston
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139 N Kingston

139 N KingstonSan Mateo, CA 94401
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606 S Fremont St
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606 S Fremont St

606 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1319 Rogell Ave
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1319 Rogell Ave

1319 Rogell AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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911-913 9th Ave
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911-913 9th Ave

911-913 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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15 Park Rd
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15 Park Rd

15 Park RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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739 Highland Ave
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739 Highland Ave

739 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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726 E 5th Ave
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726 E 5th Ave

726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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113 Anita Rd
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113 Anita Rd

113 Anita RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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216 Tilton Ave
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216 Tilton Ave

216 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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37 Lorton Ave
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37 Lorton Ave

37 Lorton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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24 Lorton Ave
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24 Lorton Ave

24 Lorton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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405 Rogell Ct
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405 Rogell Ct

405 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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414 Rogell Ct
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414 Rogell Ct

414 Rogell CtSan Mateo, CA 94401
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512 S Grant St
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512 S Grant St

512 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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25 Lorton Ave
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25 Lorton Ave

25 Lorton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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924 E 4th Ave
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924 E 4th Ave

924 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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116 Myrtle Rd
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116 Myrtle Rd

116 Myrtle RdSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Largest Available North Central Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is found at 888 San Mateo Apartments and is listed at 634 square feet priced from $2,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 11/15/2025)634 Sq Ft$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 550 sq ft550 Sq Ft$3,095
Fourth CircleStudio500 Sq Ft$2,200
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline410 Sq Ft$2,425

Cheapest Available North Central Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit North Central of San Mateo, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,200 at Fourth Circle. The average price for all Studio apartments in North Central is currently $2,898. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fourth CircleStudio$2,200
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline$2,425
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 11/15/2025)$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$2,945

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 Studio North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in North Central is at Fourth Circle listed at $2,200.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in North Central is $2,898.

What is the largest available Studio North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central is a 634 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at 888 San Mateo Apartments.

What is the average size for North Central Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in North Central is currently 482 sq ft.

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