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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
College of San Mateo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in San Mateo
$3,898/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in San Mateo is $3,898 per month as of July 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,953 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Mateo
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Mateo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in College of San Mateo, CA
Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 17% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
College of San Mateo, CA
Rent prices in San Mateo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo is $3,769, whereas a house costs $6,395. 1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo run $3,507 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,573 | - | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $3,424 | - | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $4,200 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | - | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $7,200 | - | 22% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in College of San Mateo, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,769 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,285 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $6,395 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,557 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,573
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,424
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,200
Last year
22%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in College of San Mateo, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,769
Condos
Average rent
$3,285
Houses
Average rent
$6,395
Rooms
Average rent
$1,557
The table above reflects average rent prices in College of San Mateo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in College of San Mateo, CA
16h ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Neighborhood 1 house for rent in Foster City
775 Lurline Dr #NA, Foster City, CA 94404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Apr 21
6h ago
North Central condo for rent in San Mateo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Redwood City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
10h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,231–$4,710
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,280–$6,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,280–$6,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,231–$4,710
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,597–$4,567
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,280–$6,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
2 beds
2 baths
$5,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for College of San Mateo, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Mateo rental market.
How much is rent in San Mateo?
The average rent in San Mateo is $3,898 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Mateo?
Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 17% since last year.
How does San Mateo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Mateo is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,953 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Mateo?
To comfortably afford rent in San Mateo, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).