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Monthly Rent
$3,850 - $7,190
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
821 - 1,425 sq ft
With an almost unheard-of-in-California Walk Score of 95, the treasure that is downtown San Mateo is always just steps away. Shop the shops, become a regular at a restaurant, and taste every season at the year-round Farmer's Market at the College of San Mateo. The Caltrain and major highways are easy access too, but around here walking is really where it's at. One day you can host a barbeque pool party that ends with a viewing of Ghostbusters in a lavish 16-seat personal surround-sound movie theater and the next day you can get your Zen on down at the San Mateo Japanese Garden and Tea House. Metropolitan is a recipient of the PCBC’s Gold Nugget Merit Award for architectural design and when you live here, you'll quickly understand why.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Sauna
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Controlled Access
- Surround Sound
- Fireplace
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 106price $4,226square feet 838availibility Now
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Unit 316price $4,256square feet 838availibility Apr 7
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Unit 117price $4,246square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 232price $4,500square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 413price $4,506square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 125price $5,595square feet 1,169availibility Now
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Unit 106price $4,226square feet 838availibility Now
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Unit 316price $4,256square feet 838availibility Apr 7
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Unit 117price $4,246square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 232price $4,500square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 413price $4,506square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 125price $5,595square feet 1,169availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Dogs
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Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$200
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$65
Restrictions:While we are a pet friendly community, the following canine breeds including mixed breeds are restricted: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow (Chow), Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Husky (including but not limited to Siberian), Pit Bulls (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier), Mastiffs (including but not limited to Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Presa Canarios), Rottweiler and Wolf Hybrids. Reptiles and exotic pets are also prohibited.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$200
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$65
Restrictions:While we are a pet friendly community, the following canine breeds including mixed breeds are restricted: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow (Chow), Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Husky (including but not limited to Siberian), Pit Bulls (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier), Mastiffs (including but not limited to Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Presa Canarios), Rottweiler and Wolf Hybrids. Reptiles and exotic pets are also prohibited.Comments -
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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Month to month
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 2003
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218 units/4 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Metropolitan
With an almost unheard-of-in-California Walk Score of 95, the treasure that is downtown San Mateo is always just steps away. Shop the shops, become a regular at a restaurant, and taste every season at the year-round Farmer's Market at the College of San Mateo. The Caltrain and major highways are easy access too, but around here walking is really where it's at. One day you can host a barbeque pool party that ends with a viewing of Ghostbusters in a lavish 16-seat personal surround-sound movie theater and the next day you can get your Zen on down at the San Mateo Japanese Garden and Tea House. Metropolitan is a recipient of the PCBC’s Gold Nugget Merit Award for architectural design and when you live here, you'll quickly understand why.
Metropolitan is an apartment community located in San Mateo County and the 94401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Mateo-Foster City attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Close to Amenities
- Location - End/Corner Unit
- Floor - Top
- Gas Fireplace
- Large Patio/Balcony
- Night Patrol
- View - Special
- Lighting - Recessed
- Outdoor BBQ Area
- 1st Floor
- Corner Unit
- Floor - First
- Private entry
- Pool View
- Access - Keyless Entry
- Courtyard View
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Freeways, Downtown, & Caltrain
- Location - Perimeter/Private
- Special View
- Top Floor
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Surround Sound
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
True to its name, North Central is a large neighborhood that offers residents easy access to the best of San Mateo and the Bay Area. This trendy neighborhood has a variety of rental options available including mid-rise apartments, luxury condos, and Mediterranean-style houses and townhomes. North Central is located directly north of Downtown San Mateo and the neighborhood’s southern border is part of the downtown area as well. Access to Highway 82, Route 101, and a rail station allows easy travel north into San Francisco and south towards San Jose.
Although North Central has its own amenities, residents enjoy living within walking distance of downtown’s restaurants, grocers, and retailers. North Central is also directly east of Downtown Burlingame, providing residents with even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Learn more about living in North CentralCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| North Central | San Mateo, CA | |
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| Studio | $2,162 | $2,462 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,615 | $3,002 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,324 | $3,836 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,870 | $5,336 |
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Close to Amenities
- Location - End/Corner Unit
- Floor - Top
- Gas Fireplace
- Large Patio/Balcony
- Night Patrol
- View - Special
- Lighting - Recessed
- Outdoor BBQ Area
- 1st Floor
- Corner Unit
- Floor - First
- Private entry
- Pool View
- Access - Keyless Entry
- Courtyard View
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Freeways, Downtown, & Caltrain
- Location - Perimeter/Private
- Special View
- Top Floor
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Surround Sound
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 12pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 12pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am - 12pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 12pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 12pm |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.1 mi |
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Transportation options available in San Mateo include Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform), located 5.8 miles from Metropolitan. Metropolitan is near San Francisco International, located 6.8 miles or 11 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 25.6 miles or 33 minutes away.
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.8 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 33 min | 25.6 mi |
Time and distance from Metropolitan.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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San Mateo Arboretum
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Shoreline Parks
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Coyote Point Recreational Area
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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CuriOdyssey
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 45 min | 33.0 mi |
Metropolitan Photos
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2Bd, 2Ba 1,122 SQ FT
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Models
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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Metropolitan has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at Metropolitan for $40. Contact this property for details.
Metropolitan has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $3,850/mo. to $7,190/mo.
Yes, Metropolitan welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $3,850 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $154,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Metropolitan is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! Metropolitan offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources