
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Neighborhood of Santa Fe, NM from $900 (8 Rentals)
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San Mateo, Santa Fe, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $950 | $1,595 |
San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,053 | $3,075 |
San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,257 | $3,950 |
San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $2,098 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Mateo Neighborhood of Santa Fe, NM.
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Cheapest Available San Mateo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo area of Santa Fe, NM is a Studio unit found at Santa Fe Suites priced from $950. Sierra Blanca Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable San Mateo apartments for rent in Santa Fe, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Santa Fe Suites | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Sierra Blanca Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Dakota Canyon | La Casita | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, NM
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo area is the $2.21 price per square foot L1 Model at Olympus Rodeo in the in the Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood starting from $2,347. The second greatest value San Mateo apartment is the 2x2 Model at Casa Loma Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Don Digeo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Olympus Rodeo | L1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Casa Loma Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
The Mica | The Pinon | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Local 1896 | 1x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
San Miguel Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Vizcaya | Chama | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Dakota Canyon | La Casa A | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Sierra Blanca Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Santa Fe Suites | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Mateo is at Santa Fe Suites listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Mateo Apartment is $1,375 at San Miguel Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Mateo is starting from $1,535 at Vizcaya.
What is the most affordable San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Mateo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mica and starts from $2,098.
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