Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Town Center Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (18 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Town Center area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Harbor Cove priced from $2,505. The Lagoons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,683. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Town Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio,1BA$2,505
The LagoonsPlan 1D1BR,1BA$2,683
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,727
Fosters LandingPlan B1BR,1BA$2,897
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$3,016

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Town Center, CA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Town Center area is the $3.95 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,577. The second greatest value San Mateo Town Center apartment is the Plan L/W A Model at The Triton starting at $5,360 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 3B3BR,3BA$3.95
The TritonPlan L/W A2BR,2.5BA$4.67
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.58
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.28
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.85
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.79
Sand Cove1x1 - Malibu1BR,1BA$4.62
Chesapeake PointPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.74
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.59
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$4.78

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San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Town Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo Town Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo Town Center is at Harbor Cove listed at $2,505.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Town Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Town Center Apartment is $2,683 at The Lagoons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Mateo Town Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo Town Center is starting from $3,095 at Harbor Cove.

What is the most affordable San Mateo Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Mateo Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Point and starts from $4,036.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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