Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (70 Rentals)

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Rental terms in San Mateo as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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710 Laurel Ave
$2,730Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 9

710 Laurel Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401
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337 S Fremont St
$4,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 22

337 S Fremont St

San Mateo, CA 94401
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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855 Bounty Dr
$3,1802 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

855 Bounty Dr

Foster City, CA 94404
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Mateo is at Arlington listed at $2,395.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Mateo is $4,188.

What is the largest Short-term San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,741 at Hillsdale Garden.

What is the average size for San Mateo Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in San Mateo is currently at 787 sq ft.

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