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Highlights
- Underground parking lot
- Luxurious balcony
- Elevator in building
Location
131 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA|Northwest Heights
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Property Overview
131 Elm Street is a highly rated property with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, showcasing its great value and competitive pricing at a perfect score of 10. The impressive amenities, including an underground parking lot and luxurious balcony, contribute to its exceptional wellness quality, reflected in an amenities rating of 9. With a location score of 9, residents enjoy easy access to key attractions and transportation. Furthermore, the property's transparency is highlighted by a trustworthiness rating of 7, supported by 21 detailed photos to aid potential renters' decision-making.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elevator
- Images Available
Floor plans
| 131 Elm Street - 304 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 700 sqft | $2,600 /mo | In the heart of downtown San Mateo, this spacious one bedroom is now available. This updated unit is dripping in style and class. The modern flooring brings an elegant air and is coupled with large windows creating natural light and opening up to a large luxurious balcony perfect for your morning cup of coffee. Parking is included in an underground, secured parking lot, also perfect for bikes! Walking distance to downtown San Mateo, and a short drive from Burlingame Avenue. Laundry on the floor, and elevator in building. |
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Amenities for 131 Elm Street
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Water |
Building
| Elevator | Onsite Laundry |
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Building details
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About 131 Elm Street
In the heart of downtown San Mateo, this spacious one bedroom is now available. This updated unit is dripping in style and class. The modern flooring brings an elegant air and is coupled with large windows creating natural light and opening up to a large luxurious balcony perfect for your morning cup of coffee. Parking is included in an underground, secured parking lot, also perfect for bikes! Walking distance to downtown San Mateo, and a short drive from Burlingame Avenue. Laundry on the floor, and elevator in building.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 131 Elm Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 131 Elm Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
131 Elm Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
131 Elm Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including elevator. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 131 Elm Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
131 Elm Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 131 Elm Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
131 Elm Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 131 Elm Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Northwest Heights
1-bedroom apartments at 131 Elm Street cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Northwest Heights.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Northwest Heights
San Mateo
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,635 |
| January 2024 | $2,625 |
| February 2024 | $2,590 |
| March 2024 | $2,548 |
| April 2024 | $2,562 |
| May 2024 | $2,648 |
| June 2024 | $2,571 |
| July 2024 | $2,633 |
| August 2024 | $2,821 |
| September 2024 | $2,673 |
| October 2024 | $2,627 |
| November 2024 | $2,530 |
| December 2024 | $2,497 |
| January 2025 | $2,550 |
| February 2025 | $2,692 |
| March 2025 | $2,770 |
| April 2025 | $2,775 |
| May 2025 | $2,803 |
| June 2025 | $2,868 |
| July 2025 | $2,912 |
| August 2025 | $2,933 |
| September 2025 | $2,983 |
| October 2025 | $3,187 |
| November 2025 | $2,854 |
| December 2025 | $2,806 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,500 |
| January 2024 | $2,471 |
| February 2024 | $2,424 |
| March 2024 | $2,385 |
| April 2024 | $2,287 |
| May 2024 | $2,397 |
| June 2024 | $2,504 |
| July 2024 | $2,453 |
| August 2024 | $2,540 |
| September 2024 | $2,535 |
| October 2024 | $2,549 |
| November 2024 | $2,512 |
| December 2024 | $2,472 |
| January 2025 | $2,518 |
| February 2025 | $2,553 |
| March 2025 | $2,555 |
| April 2025 | $2,707 |
| May 2025 | $2,745 |
| June 2025 | $2,660 |
| July 2025 | $2,769 |
| August 2025 | $2,777 |
| September 2025 | $2,675 |
| October 2025 | $2,787 |
| November 2025 | $2,637 |
| December 2025 | $2,700 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 131 Elm St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near 131 Elm Street
San Mateo Park Elementary
161 clark dr
san mateo, CA, 94402
K-5Public
C+
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Internet available near 131 Elm Street
Getting around San Mateo near 131 Elm St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 131 Elm St, San Mateo
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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