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Bayview Apartments

Peninsula Place

Royal Arms Apartments

Hawthorne

The Christina

The Marq at Shoreview

525 E Poplar Ave

630 S El Camino Real

731 N Amphlett Blvd

223 North Ellsworth

141 North Ellsworth

243 N. Ellsworth

230 Grand

231 N Ellsworth Ave

16 Hobart

238 Grand

124 Madison

435 North San Mateo

215 Seventh

Catania Apartments

232 Grand

520 North San Mateo

40 Madison

MONTE DIABLO APARTMENT

720 Highland

228 North San Mateo

146 North Ellsworth

32 Highland

522 North San Mateo

71 N Ellsworth Ave

36-38 N Claremont St

Station 401 @ Poplar

Highland Apartments

223 Villa Terrace

242 Grand Blvd

Magnolia Court

48 Park Rd

45 N El Camino Real

231 Villa Ter

411 Villa Ter

333 Catalpa St

245 State St

141 Arroyo Ct

245 7th Ave

The Gardens

35 N El Camino Real

737 2nd Ave

Monterey Garden

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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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