
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $600 (59 Rentals)
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188 Jasmine Way

Middlefield Junction

1517 Jefferson Ave

185 Miriam St

3023 Beverly St

1221 Beacon Ave

1155 Bieber Ave, Unit Room #3

583 Seahorse Ln

311 Spruce St, Unit 2

Woodland Park

Country Club

1621 Woodland Ave, Unit A

922 Academy Ave

3633 Colegrove Apartments

611 Lane St

Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

The Heltsley

Westlake Apartments

Peninsula Pines Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

Tradewind Surf Apartments

Stanford Garden Apartments

Peninsula View Apartments~Remodeled 1 BR/BA
San Mateo County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo County Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $1,700 | $4,727 |
San Mateo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
San Mateo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $1,189 | $9,525 |
San Mateo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,768 | $2,369 | $10,000+ |
San Mateo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,598 | $5,795 | $10,000+ |
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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. 708 Allerton St in the Marina Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Mateo County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Middlefield Junction | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
708 Allerton St | 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,921 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Westlake Apartments | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
Mosaic Apartments | Studio w/Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 25 W Manor Dr Model at 25 W Manor Dr, Unit 1 starting at $3,250 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights 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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718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
25 W Manor Dr, Unit 1 | 25 W Manor Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Hillside Gardens | Hot Springs | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
Marymount Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
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 |
362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
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 708 Allerton St which is listed at $1,200, 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 28 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 $763 which is $6,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo County.
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