
Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA (5,432 Rentals)


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Hanover Burlingame

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The Hayden

The Millton

Bay Terrace

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Lume

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Woodland Park

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Revery

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Pacific Bay Vistas
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Bridgepointe

Springline

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One Adrian

CitySouth

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Vasara

Artisan Crossing

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The Triton

Two50 Downtown

Alta De Sabla

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Hillsdale Garden

Trestle

Belmont Square Apartments

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Highwater

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Azara

Six50Live, Menlo Park

eaves Foster City
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Skyline Heights Apartments

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Indigo

West 5th

Garden Oaks Apartments

Harbor Cove

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2727 Edison

Beach Cove

Cirrus Redwood City

Park Place at San Mateo

Waters Edge

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Madison Place

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Mateo County Studio Apartments | $3,227 | $1,799 | $4,973 |
| San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $1,000 | $9,717 |
| San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,162 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,735 | $3,275 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,580 | $5,310 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo County
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in San Mateo County, CA?
As of today, September 21, 2026, there are currently 5,432 available San Mateo County apartments priced from $1,000 to $19,450, with an average monthly rent of $4,376.
How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo County?
There are currently 2,586 Studio Apartments in San Mateo County with rent ranges from $1,799 to $4,973 with an average price of $3,227.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Mateo County Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo County ranges from $1,000 to $9,717 with an average monthly rent of $3,930.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo County cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Mateo County range from $2,650 to $17,593. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,162.
How expensive are San Mateo County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 722 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,275 to $19,450 - averaging $6,735 for the location.
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