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Studio$2,271+1 Bed$2,806Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$2,264+1 Bed$2,799
Pets Allowed High-Speed Internet Stainless Steel Appliances Business Center Package Service Controlled Access Concierge
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Studio$3,9221 Bed$3,303+2 Beds$4,042+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $5. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$3,916+1 Bed$3,297+2 Beds$4,036+
Pets Allowed Fitness Center Elevator
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1 Bed$2,977+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $4. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,973+
Fitness Center High-Speed Internet Elevator
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1 Bed$2,592+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $5. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,586+
Pets Allowed Fitness Center
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1 Bed$3,125+2 Beds$4,109+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $5. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$3,119+2 Beds$3,993+
Pets Allowed Fitness Center Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Countertops
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Studio$2,9811 Bed$3,297+2 Beds$4,350+Total Monthly Price12 Month LeaseTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include all required monthly fees.
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1 Bed$3,110+2 Beds$4,144+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $48. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$3,061+2 Beds$4,095+
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San Mateo, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
Whether you're on a budget or just looking to save, there are plenty of ways to find cheap apartments in San Mateo. Start by defining your list of apartment “must-haves.” What features can you not live without? If you want to live within walking distance to your favorite downtown locations, you may find that a smaller apartment of fewer amenities are a fair trade-off. Rent prices in San Mateo tend to be higher near the city center. For better deals, explore neighborhoods farther out where rents can be lower and apartment sizes may be larger. Look for areas with a higher number of available rental units — landlords with more vacancies are often more willing to offer incentives like lower rent or flexible lease terms. Keep an eye on listings for budget-friendly apartments that meet your core needs while offering a reasonable commute and access to the amenities you want.
San Mateo, CA Rental Insights
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The most affordable neighborhoods to rent an apartment in San Mateo, CA are Sugarloaf, Beresford Park, and Shoreview, where rent prices are below the city average of $3,051.
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In San Mateo, CA, rent is considered cheap when it's under $2,400 per month; that's 20% less than the city's median rent of $3,051.
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There are 879 affordable apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA, starting from $2,486/month.
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There are 187 apartments in San Mateo, CA with rent specials such as discounted deposits, waived fees, or a first month of free rent.