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$2,603 - $4,0881 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Colonial Garden Apartments
460 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (236 Rentals)
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$3,8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Two50 Downtown
250 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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$2,750 - $3,1621 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026
De Sabla Apartments
10 De Sabla RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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$3,880 - $5,2991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Metropolitan
338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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$2,715 - $2,8151 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
One Three Four Elm Apartments
142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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$3,295 - $3,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
888 San Mateo Apartments
888 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Lakeview Garden
844 N Humboldt StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Two Clark Drive Apartments
2 Clark DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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337 S Fremont St
337 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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North Central, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| North Central Studio Apartments | $2,816 | $2,215 | $3,295 |
North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $2,450 | $4,739 |
| North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,728 | $2,944 | $7,400 |
| North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,932 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is found at Metropolitan and is listed at 891 square feet priced from $4,276. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | 891 Sq Ft | $4,276 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 830 Sq Ft | $3,895 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026) | 819 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 805 Sq Ft | $2,815 | |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 634 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 535 Sq Ft | $2,603 |
| 243 N. Ellsworth | 1 bed 1 Bath | 450 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
Cheapest Available North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit North Central of San Mateo, CA is the 1 bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,395 at 243 N. Ellsworth. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in North Central is currently $3,660. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 243 N. Ellsworth | 1 bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,450 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | $2,450 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | $2,603 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,715 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $2,750 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 1xC (AVAIL 02/14/2026) | $3,295 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | $3,895 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | $4,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom North Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in North Central with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in North Central is at 243 N. Ellsworth listed at $2,395.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom North Central Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in North Central is $3,660.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in North Central is a 891 square feet unit starting from $4,276 at Metropolitan.
Expert Rental Resources
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