Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,524. This is +85%, or $1,623, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,524. This is +85%, or $1,623, 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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,564. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $3,049 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,950. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,650.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 6% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,837 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $5,499 | 4% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 2% | 1% | |
Studio | $2,295 | 1% | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beresford Park | $3,600 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $3,499 | |
Hayward Park | $3,947 | |
Hillsdale | $4,058 | |
Marina Lagoon | $3,388 | |
North Central | $3,348 | |
Northwest Heights | $3,595 | |
Shoreview | $3,495 | |
Sugarloaf | $4,000 | |
Western Hills | $3,932 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,564 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,837
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,499
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$4,058
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$3,595
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,947
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$3,388
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$3,499
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,495
North Central
Average rent
$3,348
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$4,000
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,600
Western Hills
Average rent
$3,932
Apartments
Average rent
$3,564
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
8%
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
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 36% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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9h ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Marina Lagoon condo for rent in San Mateo
626 Mariners Island Blvd #206, San Mateo, CA 94404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hillsdale condo for rent in San Mateo
4214 George Ave #2, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$4,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,551–$4,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
22m ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,009–$3,979
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3088 Baze Rd, San Mateo, CA 94403
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180–$8,352
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,170
$6,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,299–$5,387
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,022–$6,387
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1650 S Delaware St #1044, San Mateo, CA 94402
1 bed
1 bath
$4,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1148, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,950–$3,940
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,890–$8,068
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,551–$4,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,009–$3,979
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,299–$5,387
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,721–$5,167
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1830 Gateway Dr, San Mateo, CA 94404
Studio
1 bath
$2,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,551–$4,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,920
$5,440
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,400
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,890–$8,068
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,009–$3,979
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,299–$5,387
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,721–$5,167
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
3 beds
2 baths
$8,068
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,551–$4,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,721–$5,167
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 16th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5m ago
Verified
338 S Fremont St #1249, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
2 baths
$5,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy #713, San Mateo, CA 94404
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Price drop
Apartment for rent