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3236-3238 Countryside Dr

Poplar Creek Apartments

1039 N Idaho St

707 N Amphlett Blvd

1726 S Grant St

602 S Eldorado St

1217 W Hillsdale Blvd

803 Laurel Ave

838 Highland Ave

401 Rogell Ct

1548 Lago St

303 Elm St

40 Twenty-Sixth

62 E 39th Ave

715 N Claremont St

512 S Grant St

511 El Camino Real

304 N Claremont St

414 Rogell Ct

Poplar Arms Apartments

337 Tilton Ave

23 N Idaho St

1114 Haddon Dr

3235 Glendora Dr

39 E Poplar Ave

1115-1117 State St

517-519 E Santa Inez Ave

520 Peninsula Ave

405 Tilton Ave

1225 S B St

121 Arroyo Ct

47 41st Ave

247 N Delaware St

236 N Grant St

412 E Bellevue Ave

21 El Cerrito Ave

950 N Humboldt St

609 N Amphlett Blvd

12 41st Ave

78 E 39th Ave

250 Grand Blvd

21 Lorton Ave

243-245 247 E Bellevue Ave

137 South Blvd

127 N Claremont St

460 Wisnom Ave

824-826 Highland Ave

327 Elm St

429 E Bellevue Ave
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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