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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

8.6

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

249 Elm St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

46m ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

249 Elm St #202, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool
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 | Balcony

Studio

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
110 W 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

Bright open 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

110 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h 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

$2,614–$5,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

20h 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

$2,990–$4,575

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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1411 East 3rd Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

1411 East 3rd Avenue #6, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

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

5h 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

$3,035–$3,562

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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146 West 3rd Avenue (1368r) - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.6

Very good

146 West 3rd Avenue (1368r)

146 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$3,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
1 El Cerrito Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1 El Cerrito Ave

1 El Cerrito Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$3,250

Apartment for rent

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$3,400

Downtown San Mateo

$2,714–$3,925

North Central

$3,612–$4,575

Northwest Heights

$2,995

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Station Park Green - Photo 1 of 1
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10h 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

$3,359–$5,387

Apartment for rent

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

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27 Crystal Springs - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Downtown San Mateo apartment for rent in San Mateo

27 Crystal Springs

27 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Apartment for rent

710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.6

Excellent

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710 Laurel Avenue

710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$3,490–$3,980

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Elevator
Furnished
Microwave
Swimming Pool
609 Highland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

609 Highland Avenue

609 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Apartment for rent

634 N El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

634 N El Camino Real

634 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,695

Apartment for rent

G1 | 170-172 12th Avenue* - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.4

Very good

G1 | 170-172 12th Avenue*

170 12th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Apartment for rent

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

$4,320

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi
55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

21h 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

$4,631–$7,933

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool

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21 El Cerrito Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo

21 El Cerrito Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2.5 baths

$4,700

House for rent

Available Feb 21

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
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
1650 South Delaware Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

9.6

Excellent

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1650 South Delaware Street

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$5,020

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Wi-Fi
338 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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338 South Fremont Street

338 S Fremont St #1249, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$5,190

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Oven
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi
5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2.5 baths

$5,290

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fireplace
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
1000-1006 Tilton - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1000-1006 Tilton

1000 Tilton Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$5,499

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
152 15th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Hayward Park house for rent in San Mateo

152 15th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$5,700

House for rent

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