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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

25 rentals

Historic Mediterranean Building in Great Location - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Historic Mediterranean Building in Great Location

29 Clinton Street, Redwood City, CA 94062

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
605 East Santa Inez Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

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1 Bed, 1 Bath Home with Fenced Yard / Availabke Now!

605 East Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site management | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Management
Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Creekside

1600 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,530–$3,059

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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Riva Terra Apartments at Redwood Shores - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Riva Terra Apartments at Redwood Shores

850 Davit Lane, Redwood City, CA 94065

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,677–$3,976

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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Lakeshore Landing - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Lakeshore Landing

2717 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,697–$3,517

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
Fitness Center
Hardwood Floor
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave

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Laurelwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Laurelwood Apartments

1301 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$2,725

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,600

609 Highland Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,800

1646 Via Laguna

Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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3h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Circle, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,807–$5,187

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
EV Charging
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
LEED Certified
Storage

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Northpark - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

12h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Northpark

1080 Carolan Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,826–$4,753

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Package Service

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Fosters Landing - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Fosters Landing

700 Bounty Drive, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,849–$3,837

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Fireplace
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
LEED Certified
Swimming Pool

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Carlmont Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Carlmont Apartments

2441 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA 94002

Affordable

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,950–$3,550

Apartment for rent

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$1,800

Beresford Park

$2,700

Shoreview

$3,257–$3,344

Northwest Heights

Lantern Cove - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.7

Very good

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Lantern Cove

244 Rock Harbor Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,968–$3,618

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
Storage

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Belmont Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
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2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Belmont Terrace

1060 Continentals Way, Belmont, CA 94002

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,067–$4,857

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry

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The Plaza - Photo 1 of 1
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10h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Plaza

1 Plaza View Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,069–$4,017

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fireplace
Package Service

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111 Elm Street #111-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

111 Elm Street #111-4, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23

Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,108–$5,254

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

8.7

Very good

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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes

300 Timberhead Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,124–$4,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Package Service
Storage

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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West 5th

85 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,137–$3,644

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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210 North Delaware Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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210 North Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Storage | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$3,450

$3,200

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 16

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55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Rent special

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

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55 West Fifth

55 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,300–$5,105

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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Park Place at San Mateo - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

12h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Park Place at San Mateo

1101 Park Place, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,354–$5,945

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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634 N El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

634 N El Camino Real

634 North El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,595

Apartment for rent

One Hundred Grand - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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One Hundred Grand

100 Grand Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,599–$5,607

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
High Ceilings
Residents Lounge
Storage
Swimming Pool

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609 Highland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

609 Highland Avenue

609 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Apartment for rent

605 El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1
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10h ago

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605 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,600

$4,175

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Nov 10

Top amenities
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
172 Tilton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Mateo townhouse for rent in San Mateo

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
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