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Middlefield Junction
2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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Woodland Park
45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza DrDaly City, CA 94015
922 Academy Ave
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Peninsula Pines Apartments
842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
100 San Bruno Ave
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Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+
830 Main StRedwood City, CA 94063
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1212 Whipple AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Mosaic Apartments
1660 Gordon StRedwood City, CA 94061
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1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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1735 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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572 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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San Mateo County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Studio Apartments | $2,684 | $1,700 | $4,747 |
| San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,741 | $8,400 |
| San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,319 | $1,189 | $9,516 |
| San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,947 | $2,369 | $10,000+ |
| San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available San Mateo County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in San Mateo County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Middlefield Junction in the West Atherton neighborhood priced from $1,189. Woodland Park in the Lindenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Junction | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-W | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Studio w/Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 1410 Hess Road | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.71 price per square foot 25 W Manor Dr Model at 25 W Manor Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Marymount Manor starting at $2,995 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Nativity neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 25 W Manor Dr, Unit 1 | 25 W Manor Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Marymount Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Hillside Gardens | Hot Springs | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
| Burlingame Towers | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| 453 Oriente St, Unit #1 | 453 Oriente St | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Village Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Briarwood Manor | 2 bedroom ; 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo County is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo County?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo County is Middlefield Junction which is listed at $1,741, while the average apartment in San Mateo County costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo County?
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 985 regular apartments in San Mateo County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo County have an average cost of $1,626 which is $5,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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