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

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Flagler Crossing
$1,354 - $2,040
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Flagler Crossing

725 Flagler Crossing DrSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Eight Winds
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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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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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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 $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
MAA Fleming IslandSt Marks Light1BR,1BA$1,273
Kensington at Old Kings Senior LivingThe Hammock Villa (b)2BR,2BA$1,284
Madison FountainsS1Studio,1BA$1,322
Aria Durbin CreekA11BR,1BA$1,330
Flagler CrossingA2LL1BR,1BA$1,354
BarringtonSt. John1BR,1BA$1,358
Beach VillageThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Longleaf at St. JohnsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.48
CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTERC1LL3BR,2BA$1.50
Beacon Point TownesVilano2BR,2.5BA$1.61
St Johns Landing ApartmentsThree Bedroom House3BR,1BA$1.47
Pointe Grand Town Center2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Reserve at BrookhavenMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.62
Palm pointe2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Beach VillageThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
Summerset2X22BR,2BA$1.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $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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