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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA. 140 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    128 N Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fire pit
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    1650 Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $3,769+
    2 BEDS $4,458+
  • a living area with a kitchen and a couch
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    55 Triton Park Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,110+
    2 BEDS $4,780+
    3 BEDS $5,775+
  • a white kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove
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    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,425
    2 BEDS $2,995
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  • a living room with a brown couch and a large window
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    3069 E Kyne Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    3 BEDS $7,182+
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  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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    3068 Kyne Street West, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    3 BEDS $6,690+
  • a pool table and a tv in a living room
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    3098 Kyne Street West, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $5,407+
    3 BEDS $5,827+
  • a living room with yellow chairs and a fireplace
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    1987 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,162+
    2 BEDS $3,745+
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  • a living room with two chairs and a table
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    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,236+
    3 BEDS $3,918+
  • a living room with a blue accent wall and a couch
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    1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $3,044+
    1 BED $3,587+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,445
    2 BEDS $3,245+
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195
  • a large kitchen with white cabinets and a white counter top
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    1022 E 4Th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $2,150
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    810 Polhemus Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $2,650
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  • a living room with orange furniture and a television
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    100 Grand Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,772+
    2 BEDS $4,842+
    3 BEDS $5,900+
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    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a building with stairs and trees in front of it
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    Unit 114, San Mateo, CA 94403
    2 BEDS $3,250
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  • a house with a garden in front of it
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    1401 Cedarwood Drive & 3422 Glendora Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    2 BEDS $4,495
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  • a yellow house with a car parked in front of it
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    1180 Flying Fish St, Foster City, CA 94404
    1 BED $6,180
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and sink
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    540 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
    2 BEDS $3,795
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  • an apartment building on the corner of a street with a tree
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    100 Dartmouth Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,095+
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    2 BEDS $2,995
  • an apartment with a swimming pool and palm trees
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    123 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,415+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    640-700 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Mateo, CA have increased by 4.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,448 to $3,604.

Check out the average rent prices in San Mateo by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,604.

Average rent in San Mateo, CA

$3,604/mo San Mateo, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Mateo, CA is $3,604.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Mateo, CA?

    About 76% of apartment rents in San Mateo, CA range between > $3,000. Around 18% of San Mateo’s apartments are in the $2,501-$3,000 price range. 5% of apartments are priced between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in San Mateo, CA (76%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Mateo, CA

    76 /100
    Very Walkable
    44 /100
    Some Transit
    58 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 44, Bike Score®: 58

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in San Mateo, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in San Mateo, CA?

    The best apartments in San Mateo, CA are: Humboldt Haven, Azara San Mateo, The Triton, Lakeview Garden and Hawthorne.

    What is the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

    The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,308.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in San Mateo, CA is between $1,945 and $4,825.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is between $1,945 and $11,615.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is between $1,945 and $12,508.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is between $2,195 and $24,667.

    What type of rental buildings are in San Mateo, CA?

    In San Mateo 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 27% of San Mateo's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in San Mateo, CA?

    The average age of rental buildings in San Mateo is 38 years old, with 34% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 93% are garden-style apartment communities, 14% are mid-sized buildings, and 4% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in San Mateo, CA?

    Rental apartments in San Mateo come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 41% of all rentals in San Mateo. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.