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

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Gateway Apartments
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Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan 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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San Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Mateo Park, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Arlington302Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
Arlington003Studio ,1BA$7.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo Park, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 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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