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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 $975. Stone Cove in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. 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$975
Stone CoveStudioStudio,1BA$984
Summerset Village1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,082

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

As of June 21, 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 B2 Model at Sentosa Beachwalk starting at $2,259 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the St. John's Golf & Country Club 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
Sentosa BeachwalkB22BR,2BA$1.58
Eight WindsC13BR,2BA$1.58
Beacon Point TownesB12BR,2.5BA$1.45
The Reserve at BrookhavenCedar3BR,2BA$1.48
The Southerly at St. AugustineB42BR,2BA$1.64
Pointe Grand Palm Coast2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Tuscan Reserve Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.52
Integra WoodsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.53
St Johns Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

What type of rentals are currently available in San Mateo?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, FL with pricing that ranges from $404 to $4,136. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Mateo ranging from $850 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Mateo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Mateo ranges from $850 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,187.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Mateo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo range from $464 to $4,136, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,550.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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