Top Rated Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (220 Rentals)

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Brickline Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Glendora Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glendora Apartments

3223 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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MODE Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Lark
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lark

1950 Elkhorn CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pacific Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

25 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Monterey Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Quimby
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Sterling Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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111 28th Ave
Studio Apartments

111 28th Ave

111 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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78 29th Ave
Studio Apartments

78 29th Ave

78 29th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1705 Palm Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Palm Ave

1705 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Versailles
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Versailles

10 Crystal Springs RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1321 Palos Verdes Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Palos Verdes Dr

1321 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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100 Anita Rd
Studio Apartments

100 Anita Rd

100 Anita RdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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400,404 Studio Cor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400,404 Studio Cor

400,404 Studio CorSan Mateo, CA 94401
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134 North Ellsworth
Studio Apartments

134 North Ellsworth

134 N Ellsworth AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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834 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

834 Highland Ave

834 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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726 E 5th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

726 E 5th Ave

726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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200 N Delaware St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Delaware St

200 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1805 Gum St
Studio Apartments

1805 Gum St

1805 Gum StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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The Russell
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Russell

3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Alden Court
Studio Apartments

Alden Court

240 E Bellevue AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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211 Elm St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

211 Elm St

211 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Hi View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hi View Apartments

1190 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Promenade
Studio Apartments

Promenade

220 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2 W 3rd Ave
Studio Apartments

2 W 3rd Ave

2 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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225 9th Ave
Studio Apartments

225 9th Ave

225 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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321 Monte Diablo Ave
Studio Apartments

321 Monte Diablo Ave

321 Monte Diablo AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Canterbury
3 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

Baze RdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Woodlake Condominiums
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake Condominiums

900 Peninsula AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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3401 Csm Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3401 Csm Dr

3401 Csm DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1548 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1548 Lago St

1548 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Fremont Terrace
Studio Apartments

Fremont Terrace

200 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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The Mounds
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mounds

10 Mounds RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around San Mateo, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in San Mateo?

There are currently 184 Studio Apartments in San Mateo with rent ranges from $1,750 to $3,775 with an average price of $5,094.

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 $1,105 to $6,491 with an average monthly rent of $3,217.

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 $2,590 to $7,996. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,262.

How expensive are San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 191 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,170 to $6,963 - averaging $5,294 for the location.

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