Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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816 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Highland Apartments
Studio Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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128 Lorton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of San Mateo, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club Apartments priced from $2,050. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,320. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood1BR,1BA$2,320
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $3.46 price per square foot 22CG Model at Bridgepointe in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,468. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Filoli Model at De Sabla Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $3.95 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe22CG2BR,2BA$3.46
De Sabla ApartmentsFiloli2BR,1BA$3.95
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
CitySouthEmbarcadero (A1D)1BR,1BA$3.95
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.97
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio ,1BA$4.13
1128 Broadway, Unit Apartment#21128 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$4.35

Getting Around the North Central Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 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

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central is at Country Club Apartments listed at $2,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $2,320 at De Sabla Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central is starting from $2,975 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable North Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,113.

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