CitySouth
3055 La Selva Ln,
San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,792 - $3,969
1-3 Beds
San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Area Guide
A Bay Area treasure with waterfront appeal and family-friendly amenities
Bayfront
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Architecture
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Public Transportation
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Upscale
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San Mateo, located 20 miles south of San Francisco on the Peninsula, combines suburban living with city conveniences. The downtown area features more than 800 shops and restaurants within preserved 19th and early 20th-century architecture. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city's parks, including Central Park, home to a Japanese tea garden, rose garden, and miniature train. At Coyote Point Park, residents can explore 670 acres of recreational space for activities like windsurfing and sailing, or visit CuriOdyssey, a science museum and wildlife center. Current rental rates range from $2,445 for studios to $5,067 for three-bedroom units.
San Mateo's distinct neighborhoods each offer their own character, from the historic downtown district to Bay Meadows, an 83-acre transit-oriented development. The Hillsdale area, centered around the modernized Hillsdale Shopping Center, provides extensive shopping options and easy access to public transit. The College of San Mateo campus sits in the western foothills, offering educational opportunities across its 153-acre campus with sweeping views of the bay.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in San Mateo, CA is $2,434 for a studio, $2,937 for one bedroom, $3,762 for two bedrooms, and $5,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Mateo has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,937/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$9,673/month
2,334 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,553/month
1,999 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,140/month
891 Sq Ft
Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
42
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
73
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
291 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
328 Students
Public
Grades K-5
254 Students
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
291 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
328 Students
Public
Grades K-8
842 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
926 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
7 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Mateo Arboretum
- Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
- Shoreline Parks
- Coyote Point Recreational Area
- CuriOdyssey
Military Bases
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.