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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, CA’s average rent price is $3,462 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Hillsborough $2,617
Foster City $3,339
Belmont $2,800
Burlingame $3,934
San Carlos $3,630

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

San Mateo, CA Apartments for Rent

Set on the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, San Mateo makes commuting a breeze with three Caltrain stations (San Mateo, Hayward Park, and Hillsdale) and quick access to US-101, I-280, and Highway 92. SFO is just a short drive north. You'll find apartments for rent in San Mateo near lively Downtown's B Street and 3rd/4th Avenue dining row, steps from Central Park's Japanese Garden and seasonal events. Weekends often mean waterfront walks at Coyote Point with CuriOdyssey, scenic trails at Seal Point Park along the Bay Trail, shopping and movies at Hillsdale Shopping Center, or events at the San Mateo County Event Center-perfect if you're hunting for apartments near Coyote Point or rentals close to the San Mateo Caltrain Station.

Popular spots to look include Downtown San Mateo (walkable nightlife and transit), Bay Meadows (newer, transit-oriented living with parks and a town square), Hillsdale (shopping, dining, and an easy Caltrain link), Baywood-Aragon (tree-lined streets and historic homes near Central Park), Beresford Park (a large community park, rec center, and casual eats on 25th Avenue), Shoreview/North Shoreview (bayfront trails, Coyote Point access, and a fast hop to 101), Laurelwood (hillside setting by Laurelwood Park and Sugarloaf trails), and Hayward Park (quiet blocks near the Caltrain stop and Highway 92). From here, reaching job hubs in downtown San Francisco, South San Francisco's biotech corridor, Redwood Shores, and Palo Alto is straightforward. Search for rentals close to Hillsdale Caltrain Station or apartments near Central Park to zero in on places to live by the amenities you'll use most.

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San Mateo, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $2,949 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in San Mateo, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Sugarloaf, Beresford Park, and Shoreview. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

You can find flexible rentals in San Mateo, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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