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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Town Center Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (15 Rentals)
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Furnished Studio-San Francisco - San Mateo
1830 Gateway DrSan Mateo, CA 94404
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CitySouth
3055 La Selva LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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from $2,7641 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakeshore Landing
2717 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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from $1,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 25
Tradewind Surf Apartments
1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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from $2,330Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harbor Cove
900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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from $2,583Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
eaves Foster City
700 Marlin AveFoster City, CA 94404
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from $2,6981 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Beach Cove
703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
909 Clipper Ln
Foster CityCA94404
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San Mateo Town Center, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Town Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Town Center Studio Apartments | $2,539 | $1,995 | $3,156 |
| San Mateo Town Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $2,538 | $6,248 |
| San Mateo Town Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,972 | $2,800 | $6,397 |
| San Mateo Town Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $3,143 | $6,152 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the San Mateo Town Center Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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. The Triton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Town Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
| The Triton | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,598 |
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $2,710 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Dockside | 1BR,1BA | $2,789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Town Center, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Town Center area is the $4.25 price per square foot Breakwater Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,616. The second greatest value San Mateo Town Center apartment is the Plan 1A Model at Miramar starting at $3,428 with a $4.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| CitySouth | Embarcadero (A1D) | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Sand Cove | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Dockside | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Town Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Town Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Town Center is under $2,979.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Town Center?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Town Center is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,519, while the average apartment in San Mateo Town Center costs $4,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Town Center?
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 585 regular apartments in San Mateo Town Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo Town Center?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo Town Center have an average cost of $606 which is $3,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo Town Center.
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