Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (3 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Mateo with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Top San Mateo Apartments in the Downtown San Mateo Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 04-27-2025

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown San Mateo, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Hillsdale Garden

LIMITED-TIME OPPORTUNITY! Up to ONE MONTH FREE RENT! ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED for households that qualify through our Affordable Program One Bedrooms starting as low as $2,538 ONLY TWO LEFT! Contact us today for full details and to see if you qualify!Expires 04-27-2025

Two50 Downtown

$1000 off when Look & Lease!Expires 04-29-2025

One Three Four Elm Apartments

$200 OFF MARKET RENT W/ 12-MONTH LEASE! $100 OFF MARKET RENT W/ 6-MONTH LEASE!Expires 04-30-2025

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown San Mateo, CA

Specials updated: 04-27-2025

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown San Mateo, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

One Three Four Elm Apartments

$200 OFF MARKET RENT W/ 12-MONTH LEASE! $100 OFF MARKET RENT W/ 6-MONTH LEASE!Expires 04-30-2025

Two50 Downtown

$1000 off when Look & Lease!Expires 04-29-2025

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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 Rent Specials Downtown San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $2,519.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is $3,510.

What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,519 at Hillsdale Garden.

What is the average size for Downtown San Mateo Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown San Mateo is currently at 604 sq ft.

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