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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 2679 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,997 to $5,370. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Central1616$3,635$1,997
Baywood Aragon1063$3,563$2,325

Largest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at The Triton in the Sugarloaf neighborhood and is 1,032 square feet priced from $4,355. Metropolitan in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,014 square feet and currently listed start at $4,308. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The TritonPlan L/W C1,032 Sq Ft$4,355
MetropolitanPlan 1FR1,014 Sq Ft$4,308
Station Park GreenOak945 Sq Ft$3,809
Fosters LandingPlan D900 Sq Ft$3,116
Waters EdgeBreakwater850 Sq Ft$3,383
The RussellF840 Sq Ft$4,360
The LarkCypress837 Sq Ft$3,785
MiramarPlan 1A826 Sq Ft$3,548
Two50 Downtown1x1 820 sq ft,Top Floor, 10 Ft High Ceilings820 Sq Ft$3,995

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the Edgewood Model starting from $2,320 at De Sabla Apartments in the Western Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Ambassador Apartments starting at $2,325 in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,222. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood$2,320
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,325
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,350
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath$2,400
Madison Place1 x 1$2,450
The Madison BelmontWestchester$2,478
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b$2,519

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San Mateo Overview

San Mateo is a warm, welcoming city with down-to-earth people from all walks of life. Easy access to big cities and beautiful vacation destinations makes San Mateo a perfect place to raise a family, start a career, or anything in between.

Why live in San Mateo, CA?

San Mateo is great for those who don't want to deal with the burdens of a big city, but who would also like access to the big cities when needed. 35 minutes south and you'll end up in San Jose, or head 30 minutes north to the beautiful city of San Francisco. That's not to say San Mateo doesn't have its own impressive amenities. Downtown you'll find over 200 restaurants to choose from for a night of great food and entertainment. On top of all that, the San Mateo school district is one of the best around, with parents raving about great teachers.

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San Mateo, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Mateo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Mateo is at De Sabla Apartments listed at $2,320.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is $3,222.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 1,032 square feet unit starting from $4,355 at The Triton.

What is the average size for San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Mateo is currently 470 sq ft.

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