Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Mateo, FL from $500 (48 Rentals)

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The Palms at Town Center
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$551 - $1,563
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$551 - $1,563
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 6

The Palms at Town Center

470 Bulldog DrPalm Coast, FL 32164
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Flagler Crossing
$1,354 - $1,969
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Flagler Crossing

725 Flagler Crossing DrSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Eight Winds
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$1,365 - $1,998
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Eight Winds

50 Wexford Way StSt. Augustine, FL 32095
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Lago
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$1,458 - $2,233
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Lago

105 Shields CtSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Aspire at Silverleaf
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$1,468 - $2,894
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Aspire at Silverleaf

105 Aspire DrSt. Augustine, FL 32092
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Stone Cove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Cove

630 Pope RdSt. Augustine, FL 32080
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Beach Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Village

1100 Beach Village CirPalm Coast, FL 32137
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2408 Gillis St

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San Mateo, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Mateo, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at St Johns Landing Apartments in the Orange Park neighborhood priced from $1,015. Palatka Oaks Apartments in the Greater St Augustine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St Johns Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,015
Palatka Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Summer Breeze1 bedroom, 2 bathroom1BR,2BA$1,159
Landing at St AugustineBlanca1BR,1BA$1,219
Kensington at Old Kings Senior LivingThe Hammock Villa (b)2BR,2BA$1,284
CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTERA2LL1BR,1BA$1,300
The ElysianA11BR,1BA$1,325
BarringtonSt. John1BR,1BA$1,328
Madison FountainsS1Studio,1BA$1,349
Flagler CrossingA2W1BR,1BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL and Nearby

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.25 price per square foot B3L Model at Dream Portofino Shores in the in the Spanish Cay neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the B6 Model at Ascend Durbin Park starting at $2,099 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dream Portofino ShoresB3L2BR,2BA$1.25
Ascend Durbin ParkB62BR,2BA$1.53
Beacon Point TownesVilano2BR,2.5BA$1.45
Summerset3X23BR,2BA$1.37
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Pointe Grand Town Center2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Palm pointe2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Beach VillageThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Seaside Villas ApartmentsPort2BR,1.5BA$1.58
St Johns Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo is at Palatka Oaks Apartments listed at $1,020.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment is $1,015 at St Johns Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is starting from $1,050 at St Johns Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at St Johns Landing Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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