Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Menlo College, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Mateo
$4,320/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in San Mateo is $4,320 per month as of September 2026. This is 127% above the national average rent, or $2,420 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Mateo
197
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Mateo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Menlo College, CA
Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 4% 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 $4,210, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo run $3,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,620.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,917 | - |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,748 | - | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $4,664 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $6,210 | - | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $7,347 | - | 49% |
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 Menlo College, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,210 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,995 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,917
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,748
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,664
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,210
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,347
Last year
49%
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 Menlo College, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$4,210
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Houses
Average rent
$5,995
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
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.
Discover rentals in Menlo College, CA
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Redwood City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
3d ago
942 Rose Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Shoreline West apartment for rent in Mountain View
736 Mountain View Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94041
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
1525 Oxford St #1525, Redwood City, CA 94061
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto house for rent in Palo Alto
595 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3 beds
2 baths
$20,000
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
546 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
820 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jan 6
21h ago
4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,100–$10,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,252–$4,993
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,717–$5,637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,783
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,717–$5,637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,783
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2065 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
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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 $4,320 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Mateo?
Average rent prices in San Mateo have increased by 4% since last year.
How does San Mateo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Mateo is 127% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,420 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 $173,000/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).