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The average rent in San Mateo, as of June 2026, is down 4.15% compared to last month but up 3.27% year-over-year.
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2d ago
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460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,488–$6,983
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,554–$3,923
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12h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,507–$5,569
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,019–$4,397
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13h ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,048–$6,189
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4h ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #1123, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,910
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21h ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,830–$4,090
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22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,050
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available May 30
Assigned Parking
Balcony
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$7,020
$5,540
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,980
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5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,610
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,140
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$2,950
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1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,275–$3,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
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5d+ ago
Sugarloaf apartment for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,545
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,282–$8,166
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18h ago
Beresford Park apartment for rent in San Mateo
Hardwood floor | Dishwasher | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo
316 N El Camino Real #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
Condo for rent
Available Jun 10
2d ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
3 beds
1 bath
$4,795
House for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
756 Rand St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$5,150
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4d ago
1650 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,050–$6,381
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6 beds
3 baths
$5,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Western Hills townhouse for rent in San Mateo
2005 Parrott Dr #A, San Mateo, CA 94402
In-unit laundry | Fireplace | High ceilings
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,850
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo
153 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North Central condo for rent in San Mateo
817 N Humboldt St #202, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,455
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Mateo condo for rent in San Mateo
555 Laurel Ave #314, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
2 baths
$3,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Lagoon townhouse for rent in San Mateo
4 beds
3 baths
$7,200
$6,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Beresford Park apartment for rent in San Mateo
Hardwood floor | Dishwasher | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo
932 Peninsula Ave #404, San Mateo, CA 94401
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
1 bath
$3,999
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
1009 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5h ago
Downtown San Mateo apartment for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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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.
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.
San Mateo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,900 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments saw a decline of 4.8%.
December offers the best opportunity for apartment hunting in San Mateo, with both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced market competition. August sees the highest rents while December has the lowest, creating an 11% difference between peak and off-peak months. October and December provide less competitive conditions with reduced overall demand.
Sugarloaf generates the highest renter interest at 1.4 times the market average, with one-bedroom apartments at around $3,630 monthly. Marina Lagoon follows closely with 1.38 times more interest at the same rent level, while North Central attracts 1.29 times more inquiries, also at around $3,630 for one-bedrooms. These neighborhoods offer strong walkability and community connectivity.
Shoreview offers the most affordable option with median rent around $2,970, followed by North Central at around $3,120. Marina Lagoon provides another budget-friendly choice at around $3,210 median rent. North Central combines affordability with strong walk scores and community-oriented design that appeals to socially-minded renters.
San Mateo welcomes pets extensively, with 66% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies. Marina Lagoon and Downtown San Mateo lead in pet amenities, featuring dedicated pet spaces, waste stations, and pet-safe windows without breed restrictions. Hillsdale and Northwest Heights also provide excellent pet-friendly options with similar amenities and outdoor spaces for daily activities.
Utilities are rarely included in San Mateo rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the market. One-bedroom apartments have the highest rate of utility inclusion at 0.04% of available units, while studios, two-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms each include utilities in fewer than 0.03% of their respective listings.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
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.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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