Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Average rent in
San Mateo, CA

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
San Mateo, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,439. This is +72% higher than the national average.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,439

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

78

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,439. This is +72% higher than the national average.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
33%
40%
17%
3%
$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 comparables in
San Mateo, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,373. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $3,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,697. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,497.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,900

8%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,753

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$4,850

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$7,997

2%

29%

Studio

$2,414

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,414

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,753

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

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$3,439
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Mateo, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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8.8

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Creekside

1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,600–$3,517

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18h ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,726–$5,198

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9h ago

9.3

Excellent

2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,050–$3,350

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5d+ ago

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