Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 220 AVE 1 Ave

220 AVE 1 Ave

San MateoCA94403
property at 1220 2nd Ave

1220 2nd Ave

San MateoCA94401
property at 817 N Humboldt St

817 N Humboldt St

San MateoCA94401

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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 De Sabla Apartments priced from $2,300. Ambassador Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $3.40 price per square foot The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,233. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Plan 1ER Model at Metropolitan starting at $4,150 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo 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.
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.40
MetropolitanPlan 1ER1BR,1BA$4.80
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.21
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 22BR,1BA$3.74
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
888 San Mateo ApartmentsANDERSONStudio ,1BA$4.51
CitySouthCashmere (A1A)1BR,1BA$4.93

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 561 Apartments for Rent in North Central, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $7,785. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $2,200 to $6,998.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $2,200 to $6,998 with an average monthly rent of $3,732.

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