
Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (1,766 Rentals) Page 7 of 36


474 Studio Cir

1215-1217 Maple St

222 S Fremont St

1427 E 3rd Ave

946 S B St

1520 S Claremont St

1010-1012 S B St

154 N Grant St

723 Highland Ave

126 N Ellsworth Ave

19 N El Camino Real

466 Studio Cor

706 S Fremont St

506 19th Ave

106-108 S Fremont St

1415 S B St

1016-1018 S B St

363 N Eldorado St

940 S B St

440 Studio Cor

312 Catalpa St

501 S Fremont St

1425 Beacon Ave

931 S Humboldt St

9 King Ct

1411 S B St

803 E 4th Ave

26-28 W 5th Ave

418 Grand Blvd

56 N Bayshore Blvd

500 N San Mateo Dr

405 Studio Cor

1332 Palos Verdes Dr

12 W 40th Ave

1427 S B St

309-311 Villa Ter

2109 Palm Ave

518 19th Ave

101 28th Ave

2830 Flores St

922 N Idaho St

1738 S Grant St

707 N Amphlett Blvd

701-703 Prospect Row

129-135 Dartmouth Rd

304 N Claremont St

1726 S Grant St

602 S Eldorado St

1217 W Hillsdale Blvd
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 | $3,315 | $1,850 | $4,252 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $2,150 | $9,717 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,123 | $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 | $4,420 | $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 | $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, September 18, 2026, there are currently 1,766 available San Mateo apartments priced from $1,850 to $10,918, with an average monthly rent of $4,322.
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 7,930 listings, Outer Danville San Ramon with 7,117 listings, and Oakland Hills with 6,816 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 $3,315.
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 $9,717 with an average monthly rent of $3,945.
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 $4,888.
How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 222 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,275 to $9,845 - averaging $6,123 for the location.
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