Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (246 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden
$2,648 - $6,093
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Azara
$5,361
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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property at 3257 Glendora Dr

$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3257 Glendora Dr

San MateoCA94403

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property at 2816 San Juan Blvd

$7,500

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2816 San Juan Blvd

BelmontCA94002
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422 East Sixteenth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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3401 Csm Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3401 Csm Dr

3401 Csm DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Palos Verdes Apt
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Palos Verdes Apt

1326 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3311 Glendora Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3311 Glendora Dr

3311 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3301 Glendora Dr
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3301 Glendora Dr

3301 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2015 Parrott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2015 Parrott Dr

2015 Parrott DrSan Mateo, CA 94402

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1401 Cedarwood Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Cedarwood Dr

1401 Cedarwood DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Glendora Gardens
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Glendora Gardens

3245 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3235 Glendora Dr
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3235 Glendora Dr

3235 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3319 Shasta Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Shasta Dr

3319 Shasta DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3458 Glendora Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

3458 Glendora Dr

3458 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3206 Countryside Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3206 Countryside Dr

3206 Countryside DrSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Western Hills area of San Mateo, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 246 available Western Hills apartments priced from $2,250 to $5,737, with an average monthly rent of $3,850.

How much are Studio apartments in Western Hills?

There are currently 92 Studio Apartments in Western Hills with rent ranges from $2,250 to $3,967 with an average price of $3,460.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Western Hills Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Western Hills ranges from $2,295 to $4,627 with an average monthly rent of $3,571.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Western Hills cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Western Hills range from $2,995 to $5,737. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,372.

Expert Rental Resources

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