
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Park Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,200 (6 Rentals)
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San Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Park Studio Apartments | $2,528 | $2,395 | $2,795 |
San Mateo Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $2,325 | $2,850 |
San Mateo Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,783 | $2,800 | $5,480 |
San Mateo Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,341 | $2,967 | $9,050 |
San Mateo Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Mateo Park, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the San Mateo Park, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Mateo Park Apartments for rent:
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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. Royal Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Arlington | 302 | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Park, CA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Park area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value San Mateo Park apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at El Rancho Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the San Mateo Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2801 Hillside Dr | Single Family House | 4BR,3BA | $3.26 |
El Rancho Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Arlington | 003 | Studio ,1BA | $7.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA
Ranked #36
Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 Cheap San Mateo Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Park is under $7,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Park?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Park is Ambassador Apartments which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in San Mateo Park costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in San Mateo Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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