Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 29, 2026
Last updated on April 29, 2026
Last updated on April 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,197. This is +64%, or $1,248, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,197. This is +64%, or $1,248, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $2,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,792. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,697 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,792 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | 9% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $9,999 | 1% | 67% | |
Studio | $2,272 | 10% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beresford Park | $3,417 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $2,995 | |
Hayward Park | $3,762 | |
Hillsdale | $3,115 | |
Marina Lagoon | $3,683 | |
North Central | $3,499 | |
Northwest Heights | $2,895 | |
Shoreview | $3,195 | |
Sugarloaf | $3,064 | |
Western Hills | $4,061 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,792
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
67%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$3,115
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$2,895
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,762
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,195
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$3,683
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$2,995
North Central
Average rent
$3,499
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$3,064
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,417
Western Hills
Average rent
$4,061
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in San Mateo, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
San Mateo
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Last year
1d ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
1221 Beacon Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Apr 25
2d ago
2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
Apartment for rent
6m ago
438 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
609 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hillsdale townhouse for rent in San Mateo
1017 Yates Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,040
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,028–$5,879
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,089–$5,207
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,563–$5,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #435, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$4,770
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,910–$4,560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,650
$4,380
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,563–$5,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,877–$4,169
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,089–$5,207
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,028–$5,879
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #435, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$4,770
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,563–$5,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,020
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,877–$4,169
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,089–$5,207
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,563–$5,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
3 beds
2 baths
$4,459–$7,500
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,100
$4,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$2,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,650
$4,380
Price drop
Apartment for rent