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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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property at 3061 Neves Rd

$6,960

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$6,960
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$6,960

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 26

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403
property at 230 Eaton Rd

$4,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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230 Eaton Rd

San MateoCA94402
property at 1746 Dewey St

$5,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1746 Dewey St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 605 Highland Ave

$6,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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605 Highland Ave

San MateoCA94401
property at 501 E Bellevue Ave

$7,250

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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501 E Bellevue Ave

San MateoCA94401
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The Hayden
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$3,510 - $7,126
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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The Triton
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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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, August 31, 2026, there are currently 1,773 available San Mateo apartments priced from $1,875 to $11,103, with an average monthly rent of $4,401.

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 7,908 listings, Outer Danville San Ramon with 7,112 listings, and Oakland Hills with 6,820 listings.

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 830 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,875 to $4,248 with an average price of $3,279.

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 $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,913.

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 $11,103. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,034.

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 $8,286 - averaging $5,997 for the location.

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