Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Azara
$1,485 - $5,560
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Woodland Park
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$1,650 - $4,075
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$1,650 - $4,075
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Walnut Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Middlefield Junction
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middlefield Junction

2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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180 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Harrison Ave

180 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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824-828 El Camino Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

824-828 El Camino Real

824-828 El Camino RealSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Greenwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

1150 Greenwood AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Bradford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Apartments

780 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Chateau D'Oro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

1001 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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529 Hampshire Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

529 Hampshire AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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116 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Fernmar North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar North

208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Hillside Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Courtyard

415-417 A StDaly City, CA 94014
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20 Marcie Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Marcie Cir

20 Marcie CirSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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355 Southgate Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

355 Southgate Ave

355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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1410 Jefferson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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35 Kent Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Kent Ct

35 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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816 Highland Ave
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816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Eastmoor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmoor Apartments

101 Eastmoor AveDaly City, CA 94015
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The Edgeworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgeworth Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Cheapest Available San Mateo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Mateo County, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood priced from $1,650. El Camino Real in the San Bruno neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,799
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Whitman ManorJunior 1 bedroomStudio,1BA$2,250
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Westlake ApartmentsS1-WStudio,1BA$2,300
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2,325
Woodland ArmsUnit 308Studio,1BA$2,345
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.84 price per square foot Two Bedroom TH + Den 17 Model at Pacific Place Apartments in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $4,230. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 413 Portofino Dr Model at 413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive starting at $3,875 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the San Carlos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH + Den 172BR,2.5BA$2.84
413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive413 Portofino Dr2BR,2BA$2.98
Arlington Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.33
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,2BA$3.27
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.27
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.37
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo County is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo County Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Mateo County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo County is starting from $2,716 at Belmont Family Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Mateo County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Mateo County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Belmont Family Apartments and starts from $3,121.

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