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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430 Grand Blvd
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430 Grand Blvd

430 Grand BlvdSan 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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220 S Idaho St
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220 S Idaho St

220 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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401 Studio Cir
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401 Studio Cir

401 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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824 N Idaho St
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824 N Idaho St

824 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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815 E 4th Ave
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815 E 4th Ave

815 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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438 Grand Blvd
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438 Grand Blvd

438 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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432 Studio Cor
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432 Studio Cor

432 Studio CorSan 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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20 N Fremont St
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20 N Fremont St

20 N Fremont 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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354 N Fremont St
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354 N Fremont St

354 N Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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426 Grand Blvd
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426 Grand Blvd

426 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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234 Elm St
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234 Elm St

234 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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436 Studio Cir
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436 Studio Cir

436 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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236 N Grant St
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236 N Grant St

236 N Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Katherine Court
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Katherine Court

419 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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412 Grand Blvd
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412 Grand Blvd

412 Grand BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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410 Highland Ave
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410 Highland Ave

410 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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121 Tilton Ave
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121 Tilton Ave

121 Tilton 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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Alden Court
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Alden Court

240 E Bellevue AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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860 Prospect Row
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860 Prospect Row

860 Prospect RowSan Mateo, CA 94401
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470 Studio Cir
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470 Studio Cir

470 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401
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452 Studio Cir
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452 Studio Cir

452 Studio CirSan Mateo, CA 94401

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 02/06/2026634 Sq Ft$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft540 Sq Ft$3,295
Fourth CircleStudio500 Sq Ft$2,215
Country ClubStudio350 Sq Ft$2,075

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 $2,075 at Country Club. The average price for all Studio apartments in North Central is currently $2,495. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,075
Fourth CircleStudio$2,215
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026$2,895
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$3,095

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 Country Club listed at $2,075.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in North Central is $2,495.

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.

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