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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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
    Rent specials
    Studio $1,945
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a building with a staircase and a bike parked in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,945
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    670 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online
  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
    Studio $2,095+
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a kitchen with white appliances and a garbage can
    Studio $2,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Pet friendly
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    1 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    1 bd $2,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Studio $2,195+
    1 bd $2,445
    2 bd $3,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
    Studio $2,225+
    1 bd $2,425+
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with two chairs and a table
    1 bd $2,236+
    3 bd $3,918+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Studio $2,295
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $2,895+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
    1 bd $2,325
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
    1 bd $2,350+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    1 bd $2,395
    2 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,395
    2 bd $2,895+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94404
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with palm trees
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Studio $2,395+
    1 bd $2,550+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
    1 bd $2,395
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Pet friendly
  • a white kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,425
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    1 bd $2,495
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,700

  • a screenshot of the real estate logo
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,625+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    46 Nueva Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    1 bd $2,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    810 Polhemus Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,664+
    2 bd $2,838+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1212 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $3,100

  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $3,300

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Studio $3,200
    1 bd $3,150+
    2 bd $4,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Cat friendly
13-12-city

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 $6,841.

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 22 May 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.