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- 2 car garage
- Washer dryer
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21 El Cerrito Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402, US|Northwest Heights
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Amenities for 21 El Cerrito Avenue, Northwest Heights
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Fireplace |
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Storage |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 21 El Cerrito Avenue
Open House Sunday February 22nd 11:00-11:30 Two story duplex with 2 car garage, yard and washer dryer. Steps to downtown San Mateo.
Lease Terms
1 yearAddress details
| Neighborhood | Northwest Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94402 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Northwest Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 21 El Cerrito Avenue cost about 27% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Northwest Heights.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Northwest Heights
San Mateo
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,115 |
| April 2024 | $3,887 |
| May 2024 | $3,717 |
| June 2024 | $3,774 |
| July 2024 | $3,741 |
| August 2024 | $3,787 |
| September 2024 | $3,671 |
| October 2024 | $3,625 |
| November 2024 | $3,546 |
| December 2024 | $3,537 |
| January 2025 | $3,618 |
| February 2025 | $3,515 |
| March 2025 | $3,594 |
| April 2025 | $3,647 |
| May 2025 | $3,865 |
| June 2025 | $4,002 |
| July 2025 | $3,913 |
| August 2025 | $3,910 |
| September 2025 | $4,143 |
| October 2025 | $4,031 |
| November 2025 | $3,947 |
| December 2025 | $4,060 |
| January 2026 | $4,002 |
| February 2026 | $3,911 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,751 |
| April 2024 | $3,738 |
| May 2024 | $3,755 |
| June 2024 | $3,639 |
| July 2024 | $3,500 |
| August 2024 | $3,460 |
| September 2024 | $3,461 |
| October 2024 | $3,223 |
| November 2024 | $3,256 |
| December 2024 | $3,328 |
| January 2025 | $3,424 |
| February 2025 | $3,305 |
| March 2025 | $3,458 |
| April 2025 | $3,495 |
| May 2025 | $3,473 |
| June 2025 | $3,495 |
| July 2025 | $3,479 |
| August 2025 | $3,644 |
| September 2025 | $3,633 |
| October 2025 | $3,605 |
| November 2025 | $3,558 |
| December 2025 | $3,563 |
| January 2026 | $3,595 |
| February 2026 | $3,811 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 21 El Cerrito Avenue
San Mateo Park Elementary
161 clark dr
san mateo, CA, 94402
K-5Public
C+
Hoover Elementary School
2220 summit dr
burlingame, CA, 94010
K-5Public
A
Beach Park Elementary School
1058 shell blvd
foster city, CA, 94404
K-5Public
A
San Mateo County Special Education
101 twin dolphin dr
redwood city, CA, 94065
K-12Public
Mariposa
750 dartmouth ave
san carlos, CA, 94070
4-5Public
A
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Getting around San Mateo near 21 El Cerrito Avenue
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 21 El Cerrito Avenue, San Mateo
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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