Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
San Mateo, CA

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.

$4.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,524

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

69

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
31%
39%
19%
5%
$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 price trends in
San Mateo, CA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
San Mateo, CA

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%

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%

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$3,524
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,592
increased by36%

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.

More data insights and reports

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Studio

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5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Preston at Hillsdale

3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$4,045

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3d ago

10

Excellent

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Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,551–$4,885

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1411 East 3rd Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Condo for rent

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West 5th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,005–$4,600

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Lakeshore Landing - Photo 1 of 1

22m ago

9.6

Excellent

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Lakeshore Landing

2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,009–$3,979

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