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3m ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$4,190–$7,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$3,940
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,357–$4,915
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,129
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,279–$5,017
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,277–$4,109
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,403–$6,843
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #1807, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$5,760
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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6h ago
Verified
1650 S Delaware St #1044, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,830
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy #713, San Mateo, CA 94404
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$4,580
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,710
Price dropped $480Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Balcony
Assigned Parking
3d ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,810–$3,620
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,460
Price dropped $260Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,310
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Central house for rent in San Mateo
327 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
3 beds
1 bath
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
14h ago
6 beds
3 baths
$5,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
22h ago
Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo
205 Monte Diablo Ave #7B, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
23h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,604–$6,446
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo
Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$7,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Marina Lagoon condo for rent in San Mateo
Garage parking | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
756 Rand St, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$5,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Hillsdale townhouse for rent in San Mateo
2842 Catalino St, San Mateo, CA 94403
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
1652 Borden St #1, San Mateo, CA 94403
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Central heat
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
409 S Idaho St, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$5,600
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Hayward Park house for rent in San Mateo
1231 Alameda De Las Pulgas #1, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Central heat
3 beds
1 bath
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
3 beds
2 baths
$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Lagoon condo for rent in San Mateo
Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo
511 Carmel Cir Unit B #NA, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
3 baths
$7,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 7
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San Mateo is a happy home to nearly 100,000 Bay Area residents. It is one of the largest San Francisco suburbs, with its own history, culture and fun, and it’s an awesome place to be looking for new digs. Kudos!
Finding the best apartments in San Mateo depends on your state of mind. Are you 23 and carefree? Explore the hundreds of bars, shops and restaurants in downtown San Mateo. Just want to live on the water and go jet skiing? Check out the Marina Lagoon neighborhood in San Mateo. Want to find a secluded hillside sanctuary? Search the West Hills neighborhood. There’s truly something for everyone in San Mateo, but finding the perfect place for your new San Mateo home will take a little local savvy. That’s where we come in.
As of today, San Mateo's average rent price is $3,782 per month, which is up 12%, or $395, compared to last year. See the San Mateo rent report.
Average rent
$3,782
YoY change
+12%
+$395/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
49
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $3,782 | +12% |
| 1 bedroom | $3,125 | N/A |
| 2 bedroom | $4,500 | N/A |
San Mateo, CA, is appreciated for its blend of urban and suburban vibes, with residents enjoying easy access to parks, shopping, and dining. The proximity to the Bay Area offers various entertainment options, while the community is noted for its generally clean and safe environment. Public transportation options are convenient, appealing to commuters. However, some locals express concerns about the high cost of living and housing, which can make it challenging for renters to find affordable options in the area. Families also mention the quality of local schools and activities for kids as positive aspects of life in San Mateo.
The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,782 a month. 1-bedrooms average $3,125 and 2-bedrooms $4,500, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the San Mateo rent report.
You'd need to earn about $125,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($3,125 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.
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Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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