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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

25 rentals

1221 Beacon Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

A bedroom with private balcony rent In San Mateo

1221 Beacon Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Balcony | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Oct 2

Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

39m ago

9.9

Excellent

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Creekside

1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,620–$3,317

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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Northpark - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

16h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Northpark

1080 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,627–$4,312

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
Package Service
Residents Lounge
Swimming Pool

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Lakeshore Landing - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Lakeshore Landing

2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,679–$3,477

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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1225 Beacon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

Bright sunny 2 bed 1 bath in San Mateo CA 94401

1225 Beacon Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Condo for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
439 N Claremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

Apartment/Condo for Rent - SAN MATEO, CA

439 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

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Nearby rental good for social life

$4,390

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Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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16h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,849–$4,859

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dry Cleaning Service
EV Charging
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
LEED Certified

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129-131 South Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

129-131 South Blvd

129 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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The Plaza - Photo 1 of 1
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16h ago

9.9

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The Plaza

1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,907–$5,217

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Residents Lounge

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Fosters Landing - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Fosters Landing

700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,919–$3,907

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,700

Shoreview

$2,800

North Central

$2,810

Northwest Heights

$3,067–$5,990

North Central

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 Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,936–$4,005

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Rent special

16h ago

9.6

Excellent

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West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,976–$4,533

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service

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Belmont Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Belmont Terrace

1060 Continentals Way, Belmont, CA 94002

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,057–$3,747

Apartment for rent

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

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Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,067–$5,990

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

39m ago

9.3

Excellent

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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes

300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,159–$4,490

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge

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One Hundred Grand - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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One Hundred Grand

100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,489–$5,747

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Microwave
Storage
Swimming Pool

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6 Seville Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

Apartment/Condo for Rent - SAN MATEO, CA

6 Seville Way, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | Garage parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Condo for rent

55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

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55 West Fifth

55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,869–$5,974

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Storage

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1051 Beach Park Blvd #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Neighborhood 4 condo for rent in Foster City

1051 Beach Park Blvd #114, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
Swimming Pool
3700 Curtiss St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillsdale house for rent in San Mateo

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3700 Curtiss St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

3 beds

1 bath

$4,900

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
G4 | 616 N. Claremont Apts. A-C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

G4 | 616 N. Claremont Apts. A-C

616 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$4,950

Apartment for rent

852 Neptune Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Marina Lagoon house for rent in San Mateo

852 Neptune Ct, San Mateo, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,995

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
104 McAker Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Beresford Park townhouse for rent in San Mateo

104 McAker Court, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,150

House for rent

Available Sep 18

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
3322 Glendora Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sugarloaf apartment for rent in San Mateo

3322 Glendora Dr #1, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 7

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Grant - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Grant

10 South Grant Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

6 beds

3 baths

$5,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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💸Lowest price$1,200
🔑Available apartment rentals25
💰Best rent deal1221 Beacon Ave #1
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