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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

25 rentals

131 Lindbergh St #ADU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

Charming Studio in San Mateo | 131 Lindbergh St | $1900/mo

131 Lindbergh St #ADU, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Carpet | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

Available Feb 1

[R] 22 Arch Street (OH) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

[R] 22 Arch Street (OH)

22 Arch St, Redwood City, CA 94062

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,290

Apartment for rent

Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,603–$5,160

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

4h ago

9.3

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

$2,653–$3,211

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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Laurelwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h 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

Lakeshore Landing - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

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

$2,769–$3,599

Apartment for rent

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

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Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,600

609 Highland Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,827–$5,007

Apartment for rent

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

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Fosters Landing - Photo 1 of 1

18h 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 bath

$2,899–$3,717

Apartment for rent

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

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The Plaza - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
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19h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Plaza

1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,939–$4,077

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Package Service
Residents Lounge

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Northpark - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Northpark

1080 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,947–$4,393

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Residents Lounge

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

$1,900

Shoreview

$2,495–$4,045

Marina Lagoon

$2,700

Shoreview

$3,050–$3,350

Hillsdale

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

11h ago

9.3

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

$2,952–$4,035

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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Lantern Cove - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Lantern Cove

244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,073–$3,558

Apartment for rent

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

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

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

2 BR, 1 BA in Downtown San Mateo

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

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23

Park Place at San Mateo - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Park Place at San Mateo

1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,186–$4,873

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Elevator
On-Site Management
Package Service
Swimming Pool

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

4h ago

9.9

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

$3,189–$4,355

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Management
Storage

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55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

19h 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

$3,233–$6,713

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Roof Deck
Storage

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3224 Palos Verdes Ct #206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sugarloaf condo for rent in San Mateo

PRIME AREA REMODELED PRIVATE END UNIT DECK

3224 Palos Verdes Ct #206, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,275

Condo for rent

Available Jan 2

Top amenities
Central Heat
EV Charging
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
One Hundred Grand - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

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

$3,457–$5,457

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
Central Heat
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
High Ceilings

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Belmont Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Belmont Terrace

1060 Continentals Way, Belmont, CA 94002

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,677

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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128 N El Camino Real #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

128 N El Camino Real #110, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,695

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Rent special

20h ago

9.3

Excellent

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West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

2–3 beds

2 baths

$3,941–$4,493

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
Swimming Pool

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858 Balboa Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Cheap Neighborhood 5 house for rent in Foster City

858 Balboa Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$4,400

House for rent

3322 Shasta Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sugarloaf condo for rent in San Mateo

3322 Shasta Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$5,495

Condo for rent

Available Dec 12

Top amenities
Fireplace
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
1000 Tilton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

1000 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,499

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
2406 Kehoe Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

2406 Kehoe Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,800

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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