Cheap Homes for Rent in San Mateo Neighborhood of Santa Fe, NM from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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San Mateo, Santa Fe, NM Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Sierra Blanca ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Dakota CanyonLa CasitaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olympus RodeoL12BR,2BA$2.21
Casa Loma Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.88
The MicaThe Pinon2BR,1BA$2.48
Local 18961x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.18
San Miguel Court2x12BR,1BA$2.37
VizcayaChama1BR,1BA$2.22
Dakota CanyonLa Casa A1BR,1BA$2.93
Sierra Blanca ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo

What type of rentals are currently available in San Mateo?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, NM with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,600. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Mateo ranging from $1,150 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Mateo ranges from $1,150 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,629.

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