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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA. 60 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    128 N Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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+
  • 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+
  • 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
  • a living room with a brown couch and a large window
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    3069 E Kyne Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
    Today

    3068 Kyne Street West, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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
  • a living room with yellow chairs and a fireplace
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    1987 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,162+
  • 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+
  • a living room with a blue accent wall and a couch
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    1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $3,587+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,445
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  • the building in which the apartment is located
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,195
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    810 Polhemus Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $2,650
  • a living room with orange furniture and a television
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    100 Grand Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,772+
  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
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    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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
  • 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+
  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,395+
  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94404
    1 BED $2,395
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,195+
  • a jeep parked in front of an apartment building
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    244 N Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,495
  • a swimming pool in front of an apartment building
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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,295
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San Mateo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Mateo, CA have increased by 4.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,014 to $3,153.

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

The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,153, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in San Mateo, CA

$3,153/mo San Mateo, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,153 per month.

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

    A share of 8% of apartments in San Mateo, CA are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. Around 31% of San Mateo’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 60% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in San Mateo, CA (60%) 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

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 21 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The average San Mateo, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 764 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.