Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA(165 Rentals)

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130 24th Ave
$4,6503 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

130 24th Ave

San Mateo, CA 94403
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710 Laurel Ave
$2,540Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 1, 2025

710 Laurel Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401
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338 S Fremont St
$5,3802 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 7, 2025

338 S Fremont St

San Mateo, CA 94401
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337 S Fremont St
$3,5801 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 7, 2025

337 S Fremont St

San Mateo, CA 94401
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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.

San Mateo, CA
Population: 105,025

Ranked #295

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #126

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 187 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,750 to $6,051 with an average price of $2,598.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Mateo Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo ranges from $2,000 to $10,109 with an average monthly rent of $3,182.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Mateo range from $1,500 to $8,093. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,219.

How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 189 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,267 to $16,689 - averaging $5,646 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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