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337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
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2h ago

9

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337 South Fremont Street

337 S Fremont St #1123, San Mateo, CA 94401

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$5,330–$5,930

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.
710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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2d 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

$2,680–$3,480

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.
603 East 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Downtown San Mateo apartment for rent in San Mateo

603 East 5th Ave

603 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

1 bed

1 bath

$3,395

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

1d 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.
27 Crystal Springs - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

27 Crystal Springs

27 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

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

1d 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

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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55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

2h 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

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,724–$5,119

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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Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

$4,195–$7,500

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.

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

2d ago

9.9

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West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

3 beds

2 baths

$4,640

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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Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
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2h ago

9.6

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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

$3,171–$3,983

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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65 W 5th Ave #499 - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,210

Price dropped $690Fees 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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5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

$3,960

Price dropped $240Fees 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

$4,500

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.
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.
131 Elm Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

131 Elm Street

131 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401

On-site laundry | Elevator | Storage

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.
988 S B St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

1BR/1.0BA

988 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Dishwasher | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$2,795

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

$5,600

Price dropped $395Fees 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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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

756 Rand St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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.
Grant - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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.
410 Monte Diablo Av. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

410 Monte Diablo Av.

410 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Garage parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

G3 | (CHP) 955-957 Palm Ave

955 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

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.
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Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,317–$5,527

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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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.
408 Studio Circle #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

408 Studio Circle #1, San Mateo, CA 94401

On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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.
Park Place at San Mateo - Photo 1 of 1
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18h 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–$6,558

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: November 11, 2026

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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

As of today, Downtown San Mateo's average rent price is $3,490 per month. See the San Mateo rent report.

Average rent

$3,490

Rentals, last 30 days

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Average rent by unit type in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$3,490/moN/A
1 bedroom$3,250/moN/A
2 bedroom$5,200/moN/A
3 bedroom$5,527/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo?

The average rent in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo is $3,490 a month. 1-bedrooms average $3,250 and 2-bedrooms $5,200, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the San Mateo rent report.

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

You'd need to earn about $130,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($3,250 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends and availability are calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

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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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA rental availability
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