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Azara San Mateo
1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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The Russell
3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Morgan
2901 E Kyne StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Quimby
3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Field House at Bay Meadows
282 Pony LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Hawthorne
3069 E Kyne StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Station Park Green
430 Station Park Cir S100San Mateo, CA 94402
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The Triton
55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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Artisan Crossing
1325 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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Trestle
333 El Camino RealSan Carlos, CA 94070
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The Bower
1095 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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The Hayden
815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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One Hundred Grand
100 Grand LnFoster City, CA 94404
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Athens of San Carlos
552-560 El Camino RealSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1491-1493 Oak Grove Ave
1491-1493 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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The Residences at Wheeler Plaza
1245-1249 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Alma Point at Foster Square
790 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| New San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,665 | $1,885 | $3,461 |
| New San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $1,997 | $8,400 |
| New San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,286 | $2,475 | $7,793 |
| New San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,828 | $3,233 | $10,000+ |
| New San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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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.
Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Mateo, CA
Ranked #71
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (387)
8 out of 10
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (328)
7 out of 10
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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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Mateo is at The Triton listed at $2,550.
How much is the average rent for a New San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Mateo is $5,851.
What is the largest New San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,175 square feet unit starting from $9,050 at Hawthorne.
What is the average size for San Mateo New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in San Mateo is currently at 719 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.
Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.