Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,467. This is +78%, or $1,522, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,467. This is +78%, or $1,522, 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 2% 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 $3,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $3,217 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 $4,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,993 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,950 | 5% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $5,110 | 1% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $7,495 | 7% | 18% | |
Studio | $2,622 | 1% | 12% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beresford Park | $3,924 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $3,700 | |
Hayward Park | $3,567 | |
Hillsdale | $3,721 | |
Marina Lagoon | $3,427 | |
North Central | $3,200 | |
Northwest Heights | $3,338 | |
Shoreview | $3,471 | |
Sugarloaf | $3,513 | |
Western Hills | $3,736 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,337 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,995 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,240 | 69% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,993
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,110
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,495
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$3,721
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$3,338
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,567
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$3,427
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,471
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$3,700
North Central
Average rent
$3,200
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$3,513
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,924
Western Hills
Average rent
$3,736
Apartments
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,337
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
69%
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 35% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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4d ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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
1d ago
129 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo
1225 Beacon Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
1h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,715–$5,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,240
$6,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,850
$5,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,700
House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,990
$5,620
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,969–$6,536
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
338 S Fremont St #1122, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,190–$4,780
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1131, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,730
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,715–$5,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,590–$5,974
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,917–$4,787
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,709–$3,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,354–$6,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
$3,575
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 16
1h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,715–$5,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,917–$4,787
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,990
$5,620
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,660
$5,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,100
$4,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,750
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,715–$5,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,590–$5,974
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,917–$4,787
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,179–$3,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,354–$6,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
$3,575
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 16