Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $3,650 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the North Central area of San Mateo.

property at 200 Anita Rd
$3,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

200 Anita Rd

BurlingameCA94010

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property at 605 Highland Ave
$5,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

605 Highland Ave

San MateoCA94401

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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 $2,205. Fourth Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,205
Fourth CircleStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)1BR,1BA$3,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $4.92 price per square foot Plan 3AR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $7,012. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 400 Studio Cir Model at 400 Studio Cir, Unit 4 starting at $3,400 with a $4.00 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.
MetropolitanPlan 3AR3BR,2BA$4.92
400 Studio Cir, Unit 4400 Studio Cir2BR,1BA$4.00
Two Clark Drive ApartmentsTOP-FLOOR 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.81
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)1BR,1BA$4.44
Alta De SablaMilagra1BR,1BA$6.03
Brickline FlatsPlan 1F1BR,1BA$8.94
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio ,1BA$7.21
Fourth CircleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.80
Country ClubStudioStudio ,1BA$6.30

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,150 to $9,845. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $3,650 to $7,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $3,650 to $7,250 with an average monthly rent of $5,300.

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