
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL from $900 (47 Rentals)
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Palatka Oaks Apartments

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Kensington at Old Kings Senior Living

Ocean Shore Villa

Summer Breeze

Integra Woods

MAA Fleming Island

The Southerly at St. Augustine

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CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER
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Madison Fountains

Aria Durbin Creek

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Flagler Crossing

Stratford Mill

Barrington

The Elysian

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Eight Winds

Brisa at St. Augustine

Wilton Palm Coast
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Summerset

Lago

Evolve Palm Coast

Living Fully St. John's Cottages

Landing at St Augustine

Ascend Durbin Park

Terrassa Luxury Apartments

Pointe Grand Palm Coast

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The Palms at Town Center
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Antica

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Aspire at Silverleaf

Pointe Grand Town Center

Marbella Palm Coast

Tuscan Reserve Apartments

Sentosa Beachwalk

Seaside Villas Apartments

1305 Eagle St

106 Penna Ave
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Stone Cove

123 Hayman Dr

Beach Village

103 Sherri Lee Ter

Villages of New Augustine

716 Bronson St

220 Mirror Lake Dr

1510 Cleveland Ave

99 Broad River Pl
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210 Pine St

2113 Silver Lake Dr
San Mateo, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $1,020 | $1,550 |
| San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $900 | $2,234 |
| San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,040 | $3,194 |
| San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,330 | $3,355 |
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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 The Colony at Greenbriar 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Landing Apartments | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Palatka Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Summer Breeze | 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom | 1BR,2BA | $1,159 |
| MAA Fleming Island | St Marks Light | 1BR,1BA | $1,273 |
| Kensington at Old Kings Senior Living | The Hammock Villa (b) | 2BR,2BA | $1,284 |
| Madison Fountains | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Aria Durbin Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Flagler Crossing | A2LL | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Barrington | St. John | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| Beach Village | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL and Nearby
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.48 price per square foot Sycamore Model at Longleaf at St. Johns in the in the The Colony at Greenbriar neighborhood starting from $1,876. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the C1LL Model at CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER starting at $1,870 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longleaf at St. Johns | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER | C1LL | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Beacon Point Townes | Vilano | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| St Johns Landing Apartments | Three Bedroom House | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Pointe Grand Town Center | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Pointe Grand Palm Coast | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Reserve at Brookhaven | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Palm pointe | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Beach Village | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Summerset | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
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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 $1,040 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 Beach Village and starts from $1,359.
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