Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $1,600 with Utilities Included (25 Rentals)

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Apartments in San Mateo where your utility payments are included in your rent.

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Oakview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview

3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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111 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Catania Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Highland Apartments
Studio Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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540 Elm Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

540 Elm Street

540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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520 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Elm St

520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Kula Kai Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 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

Some Transit

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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 Apartment in San Carlos Creek listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment is $2,320 at De Sabla 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 $2,475 at Village Court 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 Bay Terrace and starts from $3,223.

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