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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Reserved parking
  • Generous closet space
  • Spacious layout
  • Kitchen design

Location

221 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA|Northwest Heights
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Property Overview

221 N El Camino Real features a beautifully remodeled apartment with modern comforts, including a private balcony and thoughtful finishes. With a high Zumper expert rating of 9.2, this property excels in price, amenities, location, and quality, making it an exceptional choice for renters. Additionally, it offers great pet friendliness, supported by a variety of nearby pet services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
221 N El Camino Real is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath790 sqftThis bright corner unit is right on the quiet stretch of El Camino Real between Downtown San Mateo and Downtown Burlingame, with both within walking distance. Corner placement means windows on two sides, flooding the apartment with natural light throughout the day. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors and a layout that feels more spacious than the square footage suggests. The Kitchen is a standout part of this unit, with its new design and bright appearance. The bedroom is properly separated from the living space, and closet space is generous for a one-bedroom. What's outside your door: Downtown San Mateo's 4th Avenue dining and nightlife Downtown Burlingame's boutique shops and restaurants Draeger's Market nearby for grocery runs San Mateo Central Park a short walk away Caltrain access for easy commutes north to SF or south toward San Jose Unit highlights: 1 bed / 1 bath corner unit Hardwood floors throughout Abundant natural light from dual exposures Reserved parking included Water and garbage paid by owner Cats welcome with deposit A solid choice for someone who wants to be connected to two of the Peninsula's best downtowns without paying to live in either one. For more information or to schedule a visit, call or text Julian at (650) 714-1497.

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Rent trends in Northwest Heights

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Northwest Heights
San Mateo
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Mateo
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,783
January 2026$2,727
February 2026$2,674
March 2026$2,914
April 2026$2,831
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Northwest Heights
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,650
January 2026$2,678
February 2026$2,755
March 2026$2,822
April 2026$2,716

Schools near 221 N El Camino Real

San Mateo Park Elementary

161 clark dr

san mateo, CA, 94402

K-5Public
C+

Hoover Elementary School

2220 summit dr

burlingame, CA, 94010

K-5Public
A

Beach Park Elementary School

1058 shell blvd

foster city, CA, 94404

K-5Public
A

San Mateo County Special Education

101 twin dolphin dr

redwood city, CA, 94065

K-12Public

Mariposa

750 dartmouth ave

san carlos, CA, 94070

4-5Public
A
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Getting around San Mateo near 221 N El Camino Real

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
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 221 N El Camino Real, San Mateo

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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