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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

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500-502 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,100–$1,800

Apartment for rent

1415 South B Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

1415 South B Street

1415 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Fourth Circle - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Fourth Circle

1022 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,280

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
77 North Ellsworth Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 24

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

3h ago

8.7

Very good

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Creekside

1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,647–$3,243

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool

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Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,686–$7,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 565 South Norfolk Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 565 South Norfolk Street

565 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 545 South Norfolk Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 545 South Norfolk Street

545 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

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800 North Delaware Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

1BR/1.0BA

800 North Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9

Excellent

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710 Laurel Avenue

710 Laurel Ave #1131, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,960–$3,950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
TV
Wi-Fi
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1705 Palm Ave #1705 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hayward Park apartment for rent in San Mateo

2 BR, 3 BA in Hayward Park

1705 Palm Ave #1705, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

3 baths

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 23

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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2d 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–1 bed

1 bath

$3,017–$3,889

Apartment for rent

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

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210 N Delaware St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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210 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Storage | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available May 16

340 Grand Blvd #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

340 Grand Blvd #8, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Hot Tub
In-Unit Laundry
55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

3h 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

$3,419–$6,713

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Residents Lounge
Storage

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

4h 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

1–2 baths

$3,551–$4,492

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$4,030

$3,580

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi
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

$3,595

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
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337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9

Excellent

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337 South Fremont Street

337 S Fremont St #1124, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,150–$5,060

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
EV Charging
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
TV
21 El Cerrito Ave #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

2 BR, 3 BA in Baywood

21 El Cerrito Ave #21, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

3 baths

$4,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
75 W 5th Ave #1219 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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75 W 5th Ave #1219, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,880

$4,730

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Elevator
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
TV
Wi-Fi
5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$5,980

$5,020

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fireplace
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
1000 Tilton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

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
1000-1006 Tilton - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1000-1006 Tilton

1000 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$5,499

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
527 Carmel Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo

527 Carmel Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | Swimming pool

4 beds

2 baths

$17,500

House for rent

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