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

25 rentals

500-502 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

205 Monte Diablo Ave #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

Bright, spacious 1BR apartment with private patio - available October 1

205 Monte Diablo Ave #2A, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

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

4d 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

$2,600–$3,394

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 545 South Norfolk Street

545 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

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

$2,626–$4,913

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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438 N. El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

438 N. El Camino Real

438 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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$2,540

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710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

20h ago

9.6

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

$2,660–$3,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
Wi-Fi
800 800 N Delaware Street - Woodlake Condos - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

1BR/1.0BA

800 800 N Delaware Street - Woodlake Condos, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

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249 Elm St #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
128 N El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

128 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

3 baths

$3,150

Condo for rent

Available Aug 18

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,626–$4,913

North Central

$3,450–$4,400

Northwest Heights

$3,500

Downtown San Mateo

$3,150

Northwest Heights

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

6h ago

9.3

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

$3,186–$4,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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65 W 5th Ave #499 - Photo 1 of 1

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

$3,240

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi
800 N Delaware St #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central condo for rent in San Mateo

800 N Delaware St #304, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Oven
Swimming Pool
Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

9.9

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

$3,297–$5,237

Apartment for rent

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

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1509 S B St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hayward Park house for rent in San Mateo

1509 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$3,600

House for rent

337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9

Excellent

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337 South Fremont Street

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,630–$4,960

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
Swimming Pool
TV
Wi-Fi
1650 S Delaware St #1044 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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1650 S Delaware St #1044, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Elevator
Residents Lounge
Roof Deck
Wi-Fi
338 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

20h ago

9.6

Excellent

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338 South Fremont Street

338 S Fremont St #1122, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,980–$4,170

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Furnished
TV
Wi-Fi
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1504 Sharon Pl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

1504 Sharon Pl, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$4,750

House for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
16 N Rochester St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview apartment for rent in San Mateo

16 N Rochester St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$4,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h 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

$4,850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fireplace
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
75 W 5th Ave #1219 - Photo 1 of 1

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

$4,950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Elevator
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
TV
Wi-Fi
55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

3d 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

2–3 beds

2 baths

$5,045–$7,658

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service

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1203 Cobb St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo

1203 Cobb St #NA, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$5,750

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
442 Nevada Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo

442 Nevada Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$9,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Oven
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