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Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,325 (14 Rentals)
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724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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San MateoCA94402
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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,540 | $2,295 | $3,295 |
Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,298 | $2,325 | $6,120 |
| Downtown San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $2,945 | $5,807 |
| Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $3,233 | $5,848 |
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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
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 Cheap Downtown San Mateo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Mateo is under $3,396.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Mateo is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Downtown San Mateo costs $3,976.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Mateo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown San Mateo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
Cheap apartments in Downtown San Mateo have an average cost of $783 which is $3,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Mateo.
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