Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Average rent in
San Mateo, CA
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,150
2%Total rentals
69
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,207. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $2,917 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,127. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,620.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,738 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,933 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,253 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $8,800 | 14% | 26% | |
Studio | $2,150 | 3% | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beresford Park | $3,017 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $3,387 | |
Hayward Park | $3,307 | |
Hillsdale | $3,821 | |
Marina Lagoon | $3,209 | |
North Central | $2,950 | |
Northwest Heights | $3,561 | |
Shoreview | $3,289 | |
Sugarloaf | $3,561 | |
Western Hills | $3,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,207 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,620 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,115 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,738
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,933
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,253
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,800
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
26%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$3,821
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,307
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$3,561
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$3,209
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,289
North Central
Average rent
$2,950
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$3,387
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$3,561
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,017
Western Hills
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$3,207
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,620
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
1%
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
66%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Discover rentals in San Mateo, CA
14h ago
Hillsdale apartment for rent in San Mateo
4188 George Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$4,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,686–$7,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,897–$3,587
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Hayward Park apartment for rent in San Mateo
1705 Palm Ave #1705, San Mateo, CA 94402
2 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
3d ago
2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 Mariners Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Hillsdale condo for rent in San Mateo
52, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in San Mateo
4 beds
2 baths
$17,500
House for rent
21h ago
2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,100–$6,628
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #1124, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,150–$5,060
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1131, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,960–$3,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,017–$3,889
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,030
$3,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
103 103 to 109 Dartmouth Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,686–$7,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,289–$6,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,017–$3,889
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,897–$3,587
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,419–$4,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available May 16
5h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,686–$7,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,980
$5,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,830
$5,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,660
$4,960
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,030
$3,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,880
$4,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,850
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,289–$6,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,289–$4,991
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600–$4,671
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy #713, San Mateo, CA 94404
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,980
$5,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,830
$5,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,660
$4,960
Price drop
House for rent