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Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

10

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$4,190–$7,500

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Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
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22h ago

9.3

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Creekside

1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,360–$3,940

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

1d ago

9.3

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West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,357–$4,915

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55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

2d ago

9.6

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55 West Fifth

55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

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.

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Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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5h ago

9.6

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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,279–$5,017

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Lakeshore Landing - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

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Lakeshore Landing

2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,277–$4,109

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Park Place at San Mateo - Photo 1 of 1
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14h ago

9.6

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Park Place at San Mateo

1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$4,403–$6,843

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337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
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6h ago

9

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337 South Fremont Street

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.
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1650 South Delaware Street - Photo 1 of 1
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6h ago

9.6

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1650 South Delaware Street

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.
2201 Bridgepointe Parkway - Photo 1 of 1
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22h ago

9.6

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2201 Bridgepointe Parkway

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.
3098 Kyne St W #1268 - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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3098 Kyne St W #1268, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.

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710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.6

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710 Laurel Avenue

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.
65 W 5th Ave #499 - Photo 1 of 1
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4d ago

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65 W 5th Ave #499, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
3061 Neves Rd #1555 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3061 Neves Rd #1555, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
2889 E Kyne St #1236 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2889 E Kyne St #1236, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 W Bellevue Ave #1786, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
1772 Eisenhower St #1686 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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1772 Eisenhower St #1686, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
0087 - 1521 Lago St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

0087 - 1521 Lago St.

1521 Lago St, San Mateo, CA 94403

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.
460 Studio Circle - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

460 Studio Circle

460 Studio Cir, San Mateo, CA 94401

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.
G4 | 470 19th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

G4 | 470 19th Avenue

470 19th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

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.
410 Monte Diablo Av. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

410 Monte Diablo Av.

410 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Garage parking | Dishwasher

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.
Bir - 906 E. 4th Av. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Bir - 906 E. 4th Av.

906 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Garage parking | Balcony | Dishwasher

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.
327 N Delaware St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Central house for rent in San Mateo

Spacious Home in Prime Location

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.
400 Studio Circle #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

400 Studio Circle #4, San Mateo, CA 94401

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

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.
724 Rand St - Photo 1 of 1

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.
Grant - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.4

Very good

Grant

10 South Grant Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

On-site laundry | Central heat

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.
205 Monte Diablo Ave #7B - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

Bright Studio/1BA Near Downtown 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.
MODE Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

23h ago

8.8

Very good

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

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.
743 W Capistrano Way - Photo 1 of 1

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.
3941 Pacific Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3941 Pacific Blvd

3941 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

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.
G3 | (CHP) 955-957 Palm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

G3 | (CHP) 955-957 Palm Ave

955 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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.
1320 Palos Verdes Drive (10) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1320 Palos Verdes Drive (10)

1320 Palos Verdes Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Dishwasher | Microwave | Oven

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.
688 Mariners Island Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

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.
756 Rand St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

ResidentialLease, SanMateo, CA

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.
2842 Catalino St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Hillsdale townhouse for rent in San Mateo

ResidentialLease, SanMateo, CA

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.
1652 Borden St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

1652 Borden Street - 1

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.
215 7th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

215 7th Ave.

215 7th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Dishwasher

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.
27 Crystal Springs - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

27 Crystal Springs

27 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

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.
409 South Idaho Street, Unit B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

409 South Idaho Street, Unit B

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.
1231 Alameda De Las Pulgas #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hayward Park house for rent in San Mateo

1231 Alameda de las Pulgas - 1

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.
400 Patricia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

400 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

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.
3001 Los Prados St - Photo 1 of 1

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.
511 Carmel Cir Unit B #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo

Brand-New Luxury 3BR/3BA Private ADU 5-Min Walk to in Downtown 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.
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Updated: October 24, 2026

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San Mateo, CA apartments for rent

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.

Renting in San Mateo, CA at a glance

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

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$3,782+12%
1 bedroom$3,125N/A
2 bedroom$4,500N/A
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Local insights: What it's like to live in San Mateo, CA

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

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.

How much rent can I afford in San Mateo, CA?

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.

How can I find cheap apartments in San Mateo, CA?

Use the cheap apartments filter to see the lowest-priced rentals in and around San Mateo, CA.

How can I find pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo, CA?

Use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments in and around San Mateo, CA that allow pets.

How can I find furnished apartments in San Mateo, CA?

Use the furnished filter to see furnished rentals in and around San Mateo, CA.

How can I find apartments with move-in specials in San Mateo, CA?

Use the move-in specials filter to find apartments in and around San Mateo, CA with a current move-in deal.

Methodology: How we got this data

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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