Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Town Center Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (16 Rentals)

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888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Town Center area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,341. eaves Foster City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,418. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Town Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,418
CitySouthCashmere (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,587
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$2,725
The LagoonsPlan STC 1Studio,1BA$2,779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Town Center, CA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Town Center 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 San Mateo Town Center apartment is the Plan 3A Model at One Hundred Grand starting at $5,533 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe22CG2BR,2BA$3.46
One Hundred GrandPlan 3A3BR,3BA$4.35
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$3.77
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.15
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.93
Beach ParkPlan 1AR1BR,1BA$4.17
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$4.36
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio ,1BA$4.13
eaves Foster CityS1Studio ,1BA$4.28
CitySouthCashmere (A1A)1BR,1BA$4.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #10

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Town Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo Town Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo Town Center is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $2,341.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Town Center Apartment is $2,519 at Hillsdale Garden.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo Town Center is starting from $2,950 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable San Mateo Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Mateo Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,153.

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