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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA. 178 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a tv
    Today

    45 Newell Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $1,650+
    1 BED $1,925+
    2 BEDS $1,925+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • 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 white kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $1,945
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
    Today

    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,095+
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a garbage can
    Today

    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    STUDIO $2,125
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Today

    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195
  • a view of the master bedroom and living room from the bed
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    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $2,195+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    Today

    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,195+
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Today

    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,445
    2 BEDS $3,245+

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
    Today

    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    STUDIO $2,225+
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,100
  • 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
    Today

    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
    Today

    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,325
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
    Today

    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,350+
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  • 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
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $2,395+
    1 BED $2,550+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
    Today

    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
    Today

    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94404
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    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895+

Apartments Under $2,600

  • 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
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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 $2,800

  • a screenshot of the real estate logo
    Today

    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
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,664+
    2 BEDS $2,838+
  • a view of a building with stairs and a parking lot
    Today

    700 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,850
  • 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
  • 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 appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    278 Beachview Avenue Unit 23, Pacifica, CA 94044
    2 BEDS $4,300
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
    Today

    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo County, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,650 and $7,065.

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

There are 95 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

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

The average San Mateo County, CA cheap apartment size is 666 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in San Mateo County, 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 County, CA?

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

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Mateo County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Mateo County, CA has never been easier. We feature 178 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Mateo County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Mateo County, CA? The average apartment rent in San Mateo County is $3,360 per month so any rental south of $2,688 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo County, CA rents go as low as $1,650/mo.

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