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41 N Claremont St
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41 N Claremont St

41 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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422 East Sixteenth
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422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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La Casa Harmosa
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La Casa Harmosa

110 W 3Rd AVESan Mateo, CA 94402
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116 Elm St
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116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 09, 2026

There are currently 37 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Mateo, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,095 to $8,010. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Mateo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Central17$3,985$2,450
Baywood Park15$3,139$2,095
Baywood Aragon5$3,169$2,450

Largest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is found at Metropolitan in the Central San Mateo neighborhood and is 1,014 square feet priced from $4,479. Crestview Apartments in the Central neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 948 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MetropolitanPlan 1FR1,014 Sq Ft$4,479
Crestview ApartmentsPlan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath948 Sq Ft$2,795
Fosters LandingPlan F925 Sq Ft$3,709
Monterey Garden1x1897 Sq Ft$4,184
MiramarPlan 1B876 Sq Ft$3,678
TrestlePlan 1K872 Sq Ft$4,155
Waters EdgeBreakwater850 Sq Ft$3,526
The RussellF840 Sq FtCall for Rates
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath836 Sq Ft$2,775
Bridgepointe11CB807 Sq Ft$3,208

Cheapest Available San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Mateo, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,245 at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the Burlingame Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Mateo 1 Bedroom is the 1B/1B Model at 3633 Colegrove Apartments starting at $2,395 in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Mateo is currently $3,361. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Mateo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$2,245
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,395
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath$2,395
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath$2,450
1109 Haddon Dr1109$2,450
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B$2,519
Madison Place1 x 1$2,525
Crown Towers Apartments105$2,595
Oakview1x1$2,595
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath$2,595

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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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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 Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes listed at $2,245.

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 $3,361.

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 1,014 square feet unit starting from $4,479 at Metropolitan.

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 458 sq ft.

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