
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA (97 Rentals)
Apartments in San Mateo County with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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The Hayden

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Revery

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Pacific Bay Vistas

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Vasara

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One Adrian

Alta De Sabla

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Highwater

Alta off the Avenue

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Indigo
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Garden Oaks Apartments

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2727 Edison

Waters Edge

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707 Leahy

Marymount Manor

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201 Marshall

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Acappella

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One Hundred Grand

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885 Woodside

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Skyline View

Beachwalk

Casa Baywood

50 Hyde Ct
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The Bluffs At Pacifica

Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

The Lark

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One Marina

630 Prospect St

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701 9th Avenue

402-404 W Oakwood Blvd

623 Buckeye St

The Enclave at Lodato

2015 Parrott Dr

67 41st Ave

460 Wisnom Ave

620 N Claremont St

Coleman Oaks

854 Coleman Ave
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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 | $3,264 | $1,700 | $4,973 |
| San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,000 | $9,200 |
| San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,258 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,621 | $3,275 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,625 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,418 | $7,995 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo County
How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo County?
There are currently 2,584 Studio Apartments in San Mateo County with rent ranges from $1,799 to $4,973 with an average price of $6,519.
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 $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,932.
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 $17,714. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,258.
How expensive are San Mateo County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 725 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,275 to $19,450 - averaging $6,621 for the location.
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