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Montara

816 Highland Ave

Kiku Crossing

227 Elm St

2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments

Mariner's West Apartments

1950 Ivy St

Gateway Apartments

Park Central

Glendora Apartments

Shore Garden Apartments

Flores Manor Apartments

Terrace Hills

433 Turner Terrace

960 Palm

The Villa at San Mateo

100 Dartmouth Rd

515 N El Camino Real

46 Madison Ave.

2000 Delaware

111 Elm St

Crown Towers Apartments

718 N Claremont St

Park Royal

Pacific Gardens

Brickline Flats

The Preston at Hillsdale

The Russell

MODE Apartments

Quimby

Field House at Bay Meadows

Sterling Court

32 East Fortieth

14 Poinsettia Ave

46 East Thirty-Ninth

460 Nineteenth

Eleven Forty-First

1508 South Claremont

250 N San Mateo Dr

19 East 41st Place

Santa Inez Apartments

Bermuda Apartments

131 Elm St

Bayview Apartments

Kingswood

Royal Garden Apartments

144 Grant St

Peninsula Place

1642 S Grant St
San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments | $3,294 | $1,850 | $4,252 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,919 | $2,150 | $8,914 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,128 | $3,275 | $9,845 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,432 | $3,200 | $5,780 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $6,037 | $4,910 | $7,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $9,589 | $5,595 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $19,066 | $9,200 | $10,000+ |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $39,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA?
As of today, September 19, 2026, there are currently 1,766 available San Mateo apartments priced from $1,850 to $10,918, with an average monthly rent of $4,363.
What San Mateo neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 37 neighborhoods in the San Mateo area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Japantown with 7,921 listings, Outer Danville San Ramon with 7,097 listings, and Oakland Hills with 6,799 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?
There are currently 831 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,850 to $4,252 with an average price of $3,294.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Mateo Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo ranges from $2,150 to $8,914 with an average monthly rent of $3,919.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Mateo range from $2,650 to $10,918. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,880.
How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,275 to $9,845 - averaging $6,128 for the location.
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