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Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Central, 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

828 N El Camino Real #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

Gorgeous, spacious condo

828 N El Camino Real #8, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool
1532 Cypress Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

1532 Cypress Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

1532 Cypress Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

Condo for rent

Available Sep 12

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Fourth Circle - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

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
Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

8h 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

$2,545–$3,282

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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438 N. El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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

4d ago

9

Excellent

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

439 N Claremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

Apartment/Condo for Rent - SAN MATEO, CA

439 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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5 W Bellevue Ave #1786 - Photo 1 of 1
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16h ago

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$5,320

$2,940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fireplace
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
18 S Idaho St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Central apartment for rent in San Mateo

18 S Idaho St #B, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,975

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 7

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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710 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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16h 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

$3,000–$3,690

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
TV
Wi-Fi
Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h 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

$3,067–$6,123

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry

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Delaware St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Delaware St

655 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,150–$3,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
815 North Humboldt Street ##209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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815 North Humboldt Street ##209, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Fitness Center
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge
729 Highland Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Cheap Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo

729 Highland Ave #3, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Oct 20

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry
920 Bayswater Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

16h ago

8.4

Very good

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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

$3,340–$5,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
Central Heat
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Wi-Fi
904 Peninsula Ave #312 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap North Central condo for rent in San Mateo

904 Peninsula Ave #312, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,395

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Oven
65 W 5th Ave #499 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

16h ago

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,670

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi
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210 N Delaware St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

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210 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | Storage | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$4,600

$3,700

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 16

337 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

16h ago

9

Excellent

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337 South Fremont Street

337 S Fremont St #1807, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,750–$3,910

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Central Heat
Elevator
Furnished
TV
Wi-Fi
55 West Fifth - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

4d 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

$3,849–$5,974

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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338 South Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

16h ago

9

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

$4,190–$5,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Elevator
EV Charging
Furnished
Swimming Pool
TV
75 W 5th Ave #1219 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,100

$4,940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
TV
Wi-Fi
G4 | 616 N. Claremont Apts. A-C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

G4 | 616 N. Claremont Apts. A-C

616 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$4,950

Apartment for rent

Grant - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Grant

10 South Grant Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

6 beds

3 baths

$5,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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