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Short Term Rentals in San Mateo, CA

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Short Term Rentals in San Mateo, CA. 76 Rentals Available
  • 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+
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    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $1,925+

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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    1212 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
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    1 BED $2,664+
    2 BEDS $2,838+
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    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    STUDIO $2,125
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    154 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,325
    2 BEDS $2,850
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  • a view of the side of a building with a street in front of it
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    129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
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    842 Antoinette Lane, South San Francisco, CA 94080
    STUDIO $2,102+
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,791+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    2275 Sharon Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $3,295
    2 BEDS $3,995
  • a living room with a couch and a glass table
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    100 Esplanade Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
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    1 BED $2,455
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  • a backyard with a pool and patio with chairs and an umbrella
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    720 - 738 Sutter Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    2 BEDS $3,395+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,925+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    31770 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
    1 BED $2,301+
    2 BEDS $2,733+
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    2655 Miller Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a living room with chairs and a table
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    2500 Medallion Drive, Union City, CA 94587
    1 BED $2,045+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and large windows
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    1395 22Nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
    1 BED $3,554+
    2 BEDS $4,478+
    3 BEDS $6,232+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    564 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,400+
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    3415 22Nd St., San Francisco, CA 94110
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    1 BED $3,000+
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a television
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    4224 24Th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    2 BEDS $5,250
  • a building with stairs and a driveway in front of it
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    1846 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1797 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    550 Tyndall Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
    2 BEDS $3,545+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
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    2911 16Th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    STUDIO $1,825+
    1 BED $2,850
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    2 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
    1 BED $3,525+
    2 BEDS $4,700+
  • a living room and dining room with a pool table
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    37200 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94536
    1 BED $2,365
    2 BEDS $2,765+
  • a living room with a table and a chandelier
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    34864 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587
    1 BED $2,063+
    2 BEDS $2,669+
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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 short-term rental in San Mateo, CA?

The price range for a short-term rental in San Mateo, CA is between $2,236 and $7,065.

What is the average size of a short-term rental in San Mateo, CA?

The average San Mateo, CA short-term rental size is 601 sq. ft..

What are the advantages of renting a short-term rental in San Mateo, CA?

Short-term rentals offer flexibility and are ideal for temporary stays or transitional periods.

What are the downsides of renting a short-term rental in San Mateo, CA?

Short-term rentals typically cost more per month and may have limited availability.

Look for short term rentals near me

Looking for short-term apartments nearby? This option is ideal if you want to stay in the area, or you're still looking for something more stable and don't want to make any permanent decisions yet. Or, simply put, renting short-term fits your lifestyle better. With RentCafe you can now browse short-term apartments near you and compare price, size, location and real reviews from verified residents in your area to see which short-term apartment would suit you best.

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Renting a short-term apartment in San Mateo, CA

If you’re in San Mateo, CA for a limited amount of time, you are a digital nomad, or simply want a change of scenery, RentCafe is here to help you find the short-term rental suitable for your needs. Maybe you just want to test a new area in San Mateo before actually settling in, or maybe you find yourself in-between homes on your way to getting your hands on your dream home. For all those reasons and many more, short-term apartments are the way to go. Short-term rentals usually come furnished and are equipped with essentials that most renters would need on the regular. Plus, some include the cost of utilities in the rent price, so you wouldn’t have as many bills and paperwork to deal with. Renting in San Mateo, CA is an experience. So, if you want to make your renting experience here short and sweet, we got your back!

There’s more to the world

Short-term apartments are not just for renters in between homes or people on prolonged visits to a certain area. They are perfect for those who aren’t looking to put down roots too soon and settling down is not currently in the plans. For those not looking for a long-term apartment just yet, the experience of living in other areas can be life changing. If you’re the type of person who goes wherever life takes them, we are here to help you find a short-term lease!

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