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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 $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brunswick Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,685
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.66 price per square foot 125 Chestnut Ave Model at 125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit- in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $7,450. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo 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.
125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit-125 Chestnut Ave4BR,2.5BA$2.66
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Gatewood VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.14
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
806 Fulton StJustlet Properties1BR,1BA$2.86

Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo County

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

There are currently 5318 Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,685 to $13,250. There are also 329 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Mateo County ranging from $800 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 $800 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,804.

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 $3,295 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $19,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,170 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,070.

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