Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Town Center Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (12 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
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1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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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 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Landing priced from $2,769. Fosters Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,049. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Town Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,769
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$3,049
Sand CoveMendocino1BR,1BA$3,087
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$3,107
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$3,305

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

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Town Center area is the $4.05 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,949. The second greatest value San Mateo Town Center apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Plaza starting at $4,229 with a $4.33 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 2C2BR,2BA$4.05
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.33
MiramarPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.26
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.36
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.74
Sand CoveMendocino1BR,1BA$4.34
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$4.50
Chesapeake PointPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.15
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.80
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$4.86

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San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Town Center Apartments

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 $2,769 at Lakeshore Landing.

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 $3,759 at Lakeshore Landing.

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