Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Park Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,100 (6 Rentals)

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438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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14 State St
$2,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

14 State St

San Mateo, CA 94401
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San Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Park area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ambassador Apartments priced from $2,325. Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Arlington302Studio,1BA$2,395
One Three Four Elm ApartmentsI Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Park, CA

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Park area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms Model at Two Clark Drive Apartments in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value San Mateo Park apartment is the 515 N El Camino Real Model at 515 N El Camino Real, Unit 2 starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Two Clark Drive Apartments2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$3.04
515 N El Camino Real, Unit 2515 N El Camino Real2BR,1BA$3.00
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 22BR,1BA$3.50
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
Arlington003Studio ,1BA$7.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the San Mateo Park Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo Park is at Arlington listed at $2,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Park Apartment is $2,325 at Ambassador Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Mateo Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo Park is starting from $2,668 at Colonial Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Mateo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Mateo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Garden Apartments and starts from $3,180.

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