Cheap Homes for Rent in San Mateo County, CA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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property at 914 Crestview Dr

914 Crestview Dr

San CarlosCA94070
property at 21 Wembley Dr

21 Wembley Dr

Daly CityCA94015
property at 249 Harrison Ave

249 Harrison Ave

Redwood CityCA94062
property at 257 Harrison Ave

257 Harrison Ave

Redwood CityCA94062
property at 220 AVE 1 Ave

220 AVE 1 Ave

San MateoCA94403
property at 1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy St

San MateoCA94403
property at 288 San Luis Dr

288 San Luis Dr

Menlo ParkCA94025
property at 817 N Humboldt St

817 N Humboldt St

San MateoCA94401
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlefield Junction2 BD2BR,1BA$1,189
708 Allerton St1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,200
483 Park St1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Westlake ApartmentsS2-PStudio,1BA$1,980
Mosaic ApartmentsStudio w/BalconyStudio,1BA$1,995
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo County area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3 bedroom ; 2 bath Model at Briarwood Manor in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value San Mateo County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briarwood Manor3 bedroom ; 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.45
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
25 W Manor Dr, Unit 125 W Manor Dr2BR,1BA$2.71
Hillside GardensHot Springs2BR,1.5BA$2.95
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.04
453 Oriente St, Unit #1453 Oriente St1BR,1BA$2.20
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
Middlefield Junction1 BD1BR,1BA$3.11

Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Mateo County?

There are currently 5401 Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $12,500. There are also 185 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Mateo County ranging from $850 to $33,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Mateo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Mateo County ranges from $850 to $33,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,566.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Mateo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo County range from $2,369 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $10,110. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

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