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8351 Shelter Creek Ln
San BrunoCA94066
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$1,750 - $3,300Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Woodland Park
45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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$1,750 - $2,073Studio Apartments Available Now
Bonnie Brae Terrace
2400 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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925A Southgate Avenue
925A Southgate AvenueDaly City, CA 94015
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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+
830 Main StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Tradewind Surf Apartments
1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
19 Claremont Ave
Redwood CityCA94062
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The Lamplighter Apartments
1900 Garden DrBurlingame, CA 94010
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Peninsula View Apartments~Remodeled 1 BR/BA
572 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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San Mateo County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Studio Apartments | $2,765 | $1,750 | $4,252 |
| San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $1,700 | $8,268 |
| San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $2,512 | $9,786 |
| San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,835 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,517 | $7,070 | $10,000+ |
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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 Brunswick Street Apartments in the Stonestown neighborhood priced from $1,550. Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Lamplighter Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
| Apartment in San Carlos Creek | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,040 |
| Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| 2010 Trousdale Dr | Garden Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA
As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $3,495 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Garden Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Briarwood Manor | 2 bedroom ; 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Gatewood Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| El Rancho Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| 806 Fulton St | Justlet Properties | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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 Brunswick Street Apartments listed at $1,550.
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 $1,950 at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+.
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 $2,450 at Briarwood Manor.
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 Colonial Garden Apartments and starts from $4,163.
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