
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $600 with Washer/Dryer (2 Rentals)
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San Mateo County, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,981 | $1,700 | $7,889 |
| San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $1,200 | $9,417 |
| San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $2,491 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,467 | $2,860 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,111 | $5,610 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,272 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo County is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo County?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo County is Woodland Park which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in San Mateo County costs $12,272.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in San Mateo County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo County?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo County have an average cost of $175 which is $12,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo County.
Expert Rental Resources
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