Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Average rent in
San Mateo, CA

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,212. This is +69%, or $1,312, higher than the national average.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,212

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

80

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,212. This is +69%, or $1,312, higher than the national average.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
36%
40%
15%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
San Mateo, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Mateo, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,290. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $3,057 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,909. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,786

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$3,820

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$5,129

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$9,500

32%

37%

Studio

$2,250

8%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,786

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,820

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,129

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

37%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Mateo, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Mateo, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

San Mateo

Median rent price$3,212
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

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500-502 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

The Preston at Hillsdale - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Preston at Hillsdale

3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$4,045

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G4 | 22 East 39th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

G4 | 22 East 39th Avenue

22 East 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

10-14 Poinsettia Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

10-14 Poinsettia Ave.

10 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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1225 Beacon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

Bright sunny 2 bed 1 bath in San Mateo CA 94401

1225 Beacon Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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Available Nov 15

West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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West 5th

85 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,017–$3,614

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

2000 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

2000 Delaware

2000 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,050–$3,350

Apartment for rent

111 Elm Street #111-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo

2 BR, 1 BA in Downtown San Mateo

111 Elm Street #111-4, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23