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Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Central, San Mateo, CA

25 rentals

500-502 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

10 Crystal Springs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Mateo condo for rent in San Mateo

1 BEDROOM/STYLE condominium

10 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
Fitness Center
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
Swimming Pool
50 N San Mateo Dr #20 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Downtown San Mateo apartment for rent in San Mateo

50 N San Mateo Dr #20, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Residents Lounge
721 Rollins Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

721 Rollins Rd.

721 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

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

2d 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
G3 + Sofia | (GRUBIV) 545 South Norfolk Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

2d 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

$2,610–$3,389

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

2d 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
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Tyb - 1120 Douglas Av. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Downtown Burlingame apartment for rent in Burlingame

Tyb - 1120 Douglas Av.

1120 Douglas Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Oven
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$2,626–$4,913

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$4,950

Northwest Heights

$3,150

Northwest Heights

710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
316 Peninsula Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Lyon Hoag house for rent in Burlingame

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$2,895

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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
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

$3,480

$3,240

Price drop

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
337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$3,420–$4,960

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
Swimming Pool
TV
Wi-Fi
920 Bayswater Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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920 Bayswater Avenue

920 Bayswater Ave #1056, Burlingame, CA 94010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,640–$6,030

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
Central Heat
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Wi-Fi
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G3 | (CHP) 820 N. El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.1

Very good

G3 | (CHP) 820 N. El Camino Real

820 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Apartment for rent

338 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
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2d 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
5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ 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

$4,700

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

10h 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

2–3 baths

$5,045–$7,658

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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313 N Eldorado St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central house for rent in San Mateo

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313 N Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

4 beds

2 baths

$6,800

House for rent

S Norfolk St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$19,020

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Microwave
Storage
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