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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA. 60 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a white kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $1,945
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  • a building with a staircase and a bike parked in front of it
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    670 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $1,945
    1 BED 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

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a kitchen with white appliances and a garbage can
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    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    STUDIO $2,125
  • the building in which the apartment is located
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195+
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  • 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+
  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
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    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    STUDIO $2,225+
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,100
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  • a living room with two chairs and a table
    Today

    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,236+
    3 BEDS $3,918+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,895+

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,325
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
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    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,350+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94404
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    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with palm trees
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    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    1 BED $2,395
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $2,395+
    1 BED $2,550+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
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    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a white kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove
    Today

    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,425
    2 BEDS $2,995
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $3,295

Apartments Under $2,700

  • a screenshot of the real estate logo
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    46 Nueva Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,625+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    810 Polhemus Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $2,650
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    1212 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
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    1 BED $2,664+
    2 BEDS $2,838+

Apartments Under $3,100

  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
    Today

    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    2 BEDS $2,995

Apartments Under $3,300

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,200
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $4,500+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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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 cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,945 and $7,065.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?

There are 3 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

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

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 691 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in San Mateo, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Mateo, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Mateo, CA has never been easier. We feature 60 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Mateo, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Mateo, CA? The average apartment rent in San Mateo is $3,604 per month so any rental south of $2,883 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,945/mo.

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