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Monthly Rent
$4,055 - $8,689
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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
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Sauna
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Controlled Access
- Fireplace
- Gated
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 117price $4,376square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 217price $4,456square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 307price $4,406square feet 891availibility Dec 6
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Unit 409price $4,380square feet 838availibility Now
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Unit 413price $4,636square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 316price $4,055square feet 891availibility Nov 30
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Unit 302price $4,155square feet 891availibility Dec 18
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Unit 311price $5,297square feet 1,239availibility Now
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Unit 312price $5,092square feet 1,239availibility Dec 2
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Unit 324price $5,161square feet 1,169availibility Now
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Unit 327price $5,204square feet 1,169availibility Dec 17
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Unit 110price $5,270square feet 1,122availibility Now
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Unit 119price $5,425square feet 1,122availibility Now
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Unit 125price $5,477square feet 1,169availibility Dec 13
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Unit 122price $6,465square feet 1,425availibility Now
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Unit 128price $6,188square feet 1,425availibility Dec 21
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Unit 117price $4,376square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 217price $4,456square feet 891availibility Now
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Unit 307price $4,406square feet 891availibility Dec 6
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Unit 409price $4,380square feet 838availibility Now
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Unit 413price $4,636square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 316price $4,055square feet 891availibility Nov 30
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Unit 302price $4,155square feet 891availibility Dec 18
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Unit 311price $5,297square feet 1,239availibility Now
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Unit 312price $5,092square feet 1,239availibility Dec 2
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Unit 324price $5,161square feet 1,169availibility Now
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Unit 327price $5,204square feet 1,169availibility Dec 17
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Unit 110price $5,270square feet 1,122availibility Now
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Unit 119price $5,425square feet 1,122availibility Now
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Unit 125price $5,477square feet 1,169availibility Dec 13
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Unit 122price $6,465square feet 1,425availibility Now
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Unit 128price $6,188square feet 1,425availibility Dec 21
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Dogs
- Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$200
- 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 MoreRead LessComments - Cats
- Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$200
- 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
- Close to Amenities
- Location - End/Corner Unit
- Blinds - Down-Up Shades
- Patio/Bal - Dual
- Pool View
- Lighting - Recessed
- Outdoor BBQ Area
- Access - Keyless Entry
- Courtyard View
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Freeways, Downtown, & Caltrain
- Location - Perimeter/Private
- Special View
- Top Floor
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Floor - Top
- Gas Fireplace
- Large Patio/Balcony
- Night Patrol
- View - Special
- 1st Floor
- Corner Unit
- Floor - First
- Private entry
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
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- 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
- Close to Amenities
- Location - End/Corner Unit
- Blinds - Down-Up Shades
- Patio/Bal - Dual
- Pool View
- Lighting - Recessed
- Outdoor BBQ Area
- Access - Keyless Entry
- Courtyard View
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Freeways, Downtown, & Caltrain
- Location - Perimeter/Private
- Special View
- Top Floor
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Floor - Top
- Gas Fireplace
- Large Patio/Balcony
- Night Patrol
- View - Special
- 1st Floor
- Corner Unit
- Floor - First
- Private entry
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 1pm - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am - 12pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 12pm |
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 Central| 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 Bart Station, 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 |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 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: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
| 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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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 |
Property Ratings at Metropolitan
Everything about the metropolitan is just ok. Some of the appliances are new, some of them are not. The location is somewhat close to downtown San Mateo, but not close enough. The area it is located can be a little shady at times. Noise is a huge issue. Unless you have a unit facing the courtyard/pool, expect to be woken up by early morning garbage trucks or loud traffic turning off the highway. Windows are single paned, so the noise penetrates easily into the apartment. Management is ok. Local staff is very nice and friendly but seems swamped all the time. Maintenance usually is completed promptly, that is a plus. Amenities are good. Nice clubhouse and pool area with included steam room. If you live in the 337 building though, access to the pool can be a little cumbersome. The elevators are the only way out of the garage and move extremely slowly, so expect to be annoyed by that. Mailboxes were broken into recently and it took months to repair/replace them. Overall, move here if you really want to save a few extra bucks but otherwise might be better elsewhere.
I relocated to the area to be close to family, and, after looking at many areas, decided to try the San Mateo area to star off. Many of the apartments around here are older, not build as well, not great areas, etc. After touring the Metropolitan Apartments however I knew this was where I wanted to be, and my decision has proven right thus far. Pros and cons include: Pros - Incredibly friendly, helpful staff (how they remember everyone's name is beyond me) - Service requests are addressed quickly - Great location that's right near the 101 and a five minute walk to downtown San Mateo - Units are incredibly spacious (love the high ceilings as I'm 6'5"), quiet, and very recently updated (or at least mine was) Cons - Service requests don't always address the issue the first time - Rent is a bit high (many were shocked when I told them what I was paying in San Mateo) - Can be quite a bit of street noise with the windows open The last point to make is that this is a dog-friendly complex, and there are a LOT of dogs. If you don't like dogs, you may not like living here, so be aware of that. Happy apartment hunting!
Metropolitan Photos
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2Bd, 2Ba 1,122 SQ FT
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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.
Metropolitan has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $4,055/mo. to $8,689/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 $4,055 for a one bedroom, you would need to earn about $146,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Metropolitan is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $4,055.
Yes! Metropolitan offers 5 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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338 S Fremont St
San Mateo, CA 94401