Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2025
Last updated on September 14, 2025
Last updated on September 14, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 | ||||
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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% |
Comparables | ||
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Beresford Park | $3,245 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $3,495 | |
Hayward Park | $3,733 | |
Hillsdale | $3,836 | |
Marina Lagoon | $3,138 | |
North Central | $3,550 | |
Northwest Heights | $3,000 | |
Shoreview | $3,231 | |
Sugarloaf | $3,489 | |
Western Hills | $3,753 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,373 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,547 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,497 | 11% | No Change |
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%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$3,836
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,733
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$3,000
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,231
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$3,495
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$3,138
North Central
Average rent
$3,550
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$3,489
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,245
Western Hills
Average rent
$3,753
Apartments
Average rent
$3,373
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$4,497
Last 30 days
11%
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
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.
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2d ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shoreview house for rent in San Mateo
1221 Beacon Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo
1532 Cypress Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 12
2h ago
3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$4,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
18h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,726–$5,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights condo for rent in San Mateo
2 beds
3 baths
$3,150
Condo for rent
Available Aug 18
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,120
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,930
$5,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
337 S Fremont St #1123, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,900–$5,220
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,037–$11,567
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,061–$7,143
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
338 S Fremont St #1122, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,140–$4,210
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,920
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
710 Laurel Ave #1131, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,080–$3,760
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,726–$5,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,889–$7,658
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,037–$11,567
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,672–$5,971
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1830 Gateway Dr, San Mateo, CA 94404
Studio
1 bath
$3,299
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,747–$3,567
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,726–$5,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,037–$11,567
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
$4,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,980
$5,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,030
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,889–$7,658
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,726–$5,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,889–$7,658
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,747–$3,567
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
$4,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,980
$5,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,930
$5,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent