Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL from $900 (42 Rentals)

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The Palms at Town Center
$1,129 - $1,563
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$1,129 - $1,563
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The Palms at Town Center

470 Bulldog DrPalm Coast, FL 32164
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Barrington
$1,216 - $1,441
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$1,006 - $1,231
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$1,216 - $1,441
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Barrington

607 S Moody RdPalatka, FL 32177
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Wilton Palm Coast
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$1,420 - $2,660
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$1,300 - $2,540
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Wilton Palm Coast

100 Wilton CirPalm Coast, FL 32164
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Landing at St Augustine
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$1,429 - $2,126
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$1,392 - $2,089
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Landing at St Augustine

100 Lasa DrSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Aria Durbin Creek
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$1,430 - $3,310
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$1,302 - $3,182
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Aria Durbin Creek

15 Ascend CirSaint Johns, FL 32259
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Aspire at Silverleaf
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$1,468 - $2,944
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$1,399 - $2,875
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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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property at 601 W Peniel Rd

$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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601 W Peniel Rd

PalatkaFL32177
property at 1012 Eagle St

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1012 Eagle 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 The Colony at Greenbriar neighborhood priced from $920. Summer Breeze in the Spanish Cay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. 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$920
Summer Breeze1 bedroom, 2 bathroom1BR,2BA$1,089
Palatka Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,200
BarringtonSt. John1BR,1BA$1,216
Ocean Shore Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Kensington at Old Kings Senior LivingThe Hammock Villa (b)2BR,2BA$1,284
Summerset2X22BR,2BA$1,309
Madison FountainsS1Studio,1BA$1,349
The Palms at Town CenterTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,359
Ascend Durbin ParkA11BR,1BA$1,374

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

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $1.59 price per square foot Magnolia Model at 360 Communities at Shearwater in the in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood starting from $2,382. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the 3A Model at Tuscan Reserve Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.43 price per square foot . 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$1.59
Tuscan Reserve Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.43
Beacon Point TownesVilano2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The Southerly at St. AugustineB32BR,2BA$1.46
The Reserve at BrookhavenMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.62
Summerset2X22BR,2BA$1.38
Seaside Villas ApartmentsStarboard2BR,2BA$1.68
Evolve Palm CoastSeacrest1BR,1BA$1.66
St Johns Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Madison Fountains listed at $1,369.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment is $920 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 $1,300.

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