Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Menlo College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Mateo

$4,215/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Mateo is $4,215 per month as of June 2026. This is 116% above the national average rent, or $2,265 more per month.

$4.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Mateo

179

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Mateo rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Menlo College, CA

Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 2% 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 Menlo College, CA

Rent prices in San Mateo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo is $3,995, whereas a house costs $5,470. 1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo run $3,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,689.

Listings

Studio

$2,637

-

28%

1 bedroom

$3,645

-

8%

2 bedroom

$4,790

-

1%

3 bedroom

$5,905

-

7%

4 bedroom

$7,130

-

40%

Studio

Average rent

$2,637

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,645

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,790

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,905

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,130

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Menlo College, 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Menlo College, 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 $4,215 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Mateo?

Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 2% since last year.

How does San Mateo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Mateo is 116% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,265 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 $169,000/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).

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