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1100 Beach Village CirPalm Coast, FL 32137
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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 Studio unit found at Stone Cove in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $984. Summerset Village in the Spanish Cay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,082. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone CoveStudioStudio,1BA$984
Summerset Village1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,082
St Johns Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,165
Ocean Shore Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
The ElysianA21BR,1BA$1,250

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

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.57 price per square foot Magnolia Model at 360 Communities at Shearwater in the in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the C1 Model at Eight Winds starting at $1,970 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Ashton Oaks 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.
360 Communities at ShearwaterMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.57
Eight WindsC13BR,2BA$1.58
Beacon Point TownesB12BR,2.5BA$1.45
St Johns Landing ApartmentsThree Bedroom House3BR,1BA$1.57
The Reserve at BrookhavenCedar3BR,2BA$1.48
The Southerly at St. AugustineB42BR,2BA$1.64
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Tuscan Reserve Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.52
Integra WoodsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.53
Aria Durbin CreekA41BR,1BA$1.70

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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 Stone Cove listed at $984.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment is $1,082 at Summerset Village.

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 $1,165 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 $1,405.

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