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2441 Carlmont Dr

Bellevue Apartments

1015 Continentals Ave

623 Ansel road

616 Cedar St, Unit B

1042 Hull Ln

1469 Marlin Ave

2816 San Juan Blvd

1517 Howard Ave

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441 El Camino Real, Unit PL FL2-ID910

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont

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766 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL3-ID2053

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815 Old County Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID1920

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1225 Floribunda Ave, Unit SI FL0-ID1687

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331 El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID439

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56 Triton Park Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1280472P

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815 Old County Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID1919

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1225 Floribunda Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID2138

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333 El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID375

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56 Triton Park Ln, Unit SI FL4-ID1265670P

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441 El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID2130

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950 E Hillsdale Blvd, Unit SI FL3-ID2054

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1957

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855 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID809

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899 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID874

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726 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID854

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1155

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666 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID652

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1056

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1999 Beach Park Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID595

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855 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID594

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707 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID593

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900 E Hillsdale Blvd, Unit SI FL3-ID585

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191 Rock Harbor Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID1244

1618 King St

920 Beach Park Blvd

910 Academy Ave

1000 Stern Ln

1551 Beach Park Blvd

56 Triton Park Ln

420-422 Wessex Way

25 Genevra Rd

820 Eucalyptus Ave

433 El Centro Rd

85 Fagan Dr

1170 Foster City Blvd

880 Meridian Bay Ln

1122 Forrestal Ln

1344 Tarpon 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 | $3,279 | $1,875 | $4,248 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $2,150 | $9,200 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,034 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,997 | $3,275 | $8,286 |
| San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,894 | $3,285 | $6,960 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,864 | $4,995 | $7,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $9,200 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $24,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $29,249 | $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, 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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