3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (24 Rentals)

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Hillsdale Garden

Park Place at San Mateo

927 31st Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Mateo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,410 | $1,750 | $2,741 |
South San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,050 | $4,654 |
South San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $2,768 | $6,595 |
South San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $3,499 | $4,912 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Largest Available South San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the South San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA is found at West 5th and is listed at 1,381 square feet priced from $4,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | 1,381 Sq Ft | $4,895 |
Field House at Bay Meadows | A3 | 1,360 Sq Ft | $6,047 |
Hillsdale Garden | 3 Bed/2 Bath Flat_c10d | 1,267 Sq Ft | $4,072 |
Cheapest Available South San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit South San Mateo of San Francisco, CA is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Flat_c10d Model starting from $4,072 at Hillsdale Garden. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in South San Mateo is currently $4,315. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Hillsdale Garden | 3 Bed/2 Bath Flat_c10d | $4,072 |
West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | $4,895 |
Field House at Bay Meadows | A3 | $6,047 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom South San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South San Mateo with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in South San Mateo is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $4,072.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom South San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in South San Mateo is $4,315.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom South San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South San Mateo is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $4,895 at West 5th.
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