Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (188 Rentals)

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property at 710 Laurel Ave

710 Laurel Ave

San MateoCA94401
property at 338 S Fremont St

338 S Fremont St

San MateoCA94401
property at 337 S Fremont St

337 S Fremont St

San MateoCA94401
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Kiku Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Stradbally Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stradbally Court

216-226 6th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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603 E 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

603 E 5th Ave

603 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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The Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford

601 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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245 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

245 7th Ave

245 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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213 E 2nd Ave
Studio Apartments

213 E 2nd Ave

213 E 2nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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235 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

235 7th Ave

235 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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215 Seventh
Studio Apartments

215 Seventh

215 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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514 S Eldorado St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

514 S Eldorado St

514 S Eldorado StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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207 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

207 7th Ave

207 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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218 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

218 7th Ave

218 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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123 S Claremont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 S Claremont St

123 S Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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200 7th Ave
Studio Apartments

200 7th Ave

200 7th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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715 Laurel Ave
Studio Apartments

715 Laurel Ave

715 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Lesley Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lesley Towers

700 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
Senior Living
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123 N Delaware St
1 Bedroom Apartments

123 N Delaware St

123 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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550 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 1st Ave

550 1st 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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803 Laurel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel Ave

803 Laurel 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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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Mateo

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Mateo?

There are currently 42 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Mateo with rent ranges from $2,295 to $3,295 with an average price of $2,590.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Mateo ranges from $2,325 to $4,875 with an average monthly rent of $3,284.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Mateo range from $2,945 to $5,735. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,159.

How expensive are Downtown San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Mateo on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,233 to $5,898 - averaging $4,264 for the location.

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