Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL from $900 (43 Rentals)

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Eight Winds
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$1,375 - $2,447
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$1,375 - $2,447
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Eight Winds

50 Wexford Way StSt. Augustine, FL 32095
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Flagler Crossing
$1,387 - $2,080
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$1,387 - $2,080
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Flagler Crossing

725 Flagler Crossing DrSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Soluna
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$1,455 - $2,765
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Soluna

25 Silver Moon CirSt. 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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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 The Colony at Greenbriar neighborhood priced from $900. 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 Garden1BR,1BA$900
Palatka Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Ocean Shore Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Kensington at Old Kings Senior LivingThe Hammock Villa (b)2BR,2BA$1,284
Summer Breeze2 bedroom, 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1,309
Tuscan Reserve Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,314
MAA Fleming IslandSt Marks Light1BR,1BA$1,318
Terrassa Luxury ApartmentsThe Castillo (A1)1BR,1BA$1,343
Integra WoodsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,349
Longleaf at St. JohnsChestnut1BR,1BA$1,350

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

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.63 price per square foot B6 Model at Ascend Durbin Park in the in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood starting from $2,229. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the Vilano Model at Beacon Point Townes starting at $1,995 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Sunset Point 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.
Ascend Durbin ParkB62BR,2BA$1.63
Beacon Point TownesVilano2BR,2.5BA$1.61
The Southerly at St. AugustineB62BR,2BA$1.63
Summerset3X23BR,2BA$1.28
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Viva Palm CoastCove2BR,2BA$1.62
The Reserve at BrookhavenMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.58
Summer Breeze2 bedroom, 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Kensington at Old Kings Senior LivingThe Cypress Villa (a)1BR,1BA$1.72
St Johns Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $900 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 St Johns Landing Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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