Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
College of San Mateo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Mateo
$3,939/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in San Mateo is $3,939 per month as of September 2026. This is 107% above the national average rent, or $2,039 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Mateo
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 19% 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 $3,800, whereas a house costs $5,595. 1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo run $3,581 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,396.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,335 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,573 | - | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $4,449 | - | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | - | 65% | |
4 bedroom | $7,897 | - | 41% |
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 | $3,800 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,450 | - | - | |
Houses | $5,595 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,335
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,573
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,449
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
65%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,897
Last year
41%
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
$3,800
Condos
Average rent
$4,450
Houses
Average rent
$5,595
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
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
2d ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
310 Winslow St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Studio
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Neighborhood 1 house for rent in Foster City
775 Lurline Dr #NA, Foster City, CA 94404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
House for rent in Millbrae
316 Juanita Ave #NA, Millbrae, CA 94030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,680
House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$14,495
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Millbrae
1002 Crestview Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3 baths
$11,500
House for rent
2d ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo
4 beds
3 baths
$9,800
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,381–$7,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,288–$4,918
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,381–$7,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,209–$4,667
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,521–$5,213
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$3,381–$5,443
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1 bed
1 bath
$4,028
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 $3,939 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Mateo?
Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 19% since last year.
How does San Mateo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Mateo is 107% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,039 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 $158,000/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).