Cheap Homes for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $1,100 (17 Rentals)

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property at 546 Hamilton Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

546 Hamilton Ave

Menlo ParkCA94025
property at 3553 Curtiss St

$2,100

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$2,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 1757 Nash Dr

$2,100

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$2,100
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1757 Nash Dr

San MateoCA94401

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property at 1591 Lago St

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1591 Lago St

San MateoCA94403
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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 El Camino Real in the San Bruno neighborhood priced from $1,799. Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,799
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
176 Duane St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$2,100
Whitman ManorJunior 1 bedroomStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.98 price per square foot 413 Portofino Dr Model at 413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive in the in the San Carlos neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Arlington Apartments starting at $4,000 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Marina Park 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.
413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive413 Portofino Dr2BR,2BA$2.98
Arlington Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.33
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence B2 Affordable2BR,2BA$3.10
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.35
616 Canyon Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.07
Crown Towers Apartments2062BR,1BA$3.36
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,2BA$3.27
10 Birch Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14

Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Mateo County?

There are currently 5325 Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $14,364. There are also 233 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Mateo County ranging from $1,100 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Mateo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Mateo County ranges from $1,100 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,078.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Mateo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo County range from $3,275 to $12,520, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,030 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,350.

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