Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,212. This is +69%, or $1,312, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,212. This is +69%, or $1,312, 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 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,290. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA costs about $3,057 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,909. Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,786 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,820 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,129 | 1% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $9,500 | 32% | 37% | |
Studio | $2,250 | 8% | 31% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beresford Park | $3,830 | |
Downtown San Mateo | $3,000 | |
Hayward Park | $3,392 | |
Hillsdale | $3,730 | |
Marina Lagoon | $2,867 | |
North Central | $2,820 | |
Northwest Heights | $3,200 | |
Shoreview | $3,105 | |
Sugarloaf | $3,507 | |
Western Hills | $3,507 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,290 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,900 | 29% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,786
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,820
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,129
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,500
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
37%
Hillsdale
Average rent
$3,730
Hayward Park
Average rent
$3,392
North Central
Average rent
$2,820
Northwest Heights
Average rent
$3,200
Downtown San Mateo
Average rent
$3,000
Marina Lagoon
Average rent
$2,867
Shoreview
Average rent
$3,105
Sugarloaf
Average rent
$3,507
Beresford Park
Average rent
$3,830
Western Hills
Average rent
$3,507
Apartments
Average rent
$3,290
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
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.
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 24% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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5d+ ago
500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment 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
1d ago
22 East 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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 Nov 15
1d ago
2000 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights apartment for rent in San Mateo
111 Elm Street #111-4, San Mateo, CA 94401
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 23
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,020
$5,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,760
$5,660
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,570
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2089 Pacific Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,849–$6,836
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Circle, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,749–$5,129
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
19 9th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,995–$5,095
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
55 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,105–$5,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,210
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
55 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,105–$5,010
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
460 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,603–$5,641
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Circle, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,749–$5,129
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2717 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1101 Park Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,234–$5,757
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available May 16
2d ago
Verified
460 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,603–$5,641
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,010
$6,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,570
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,890
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
605 East Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,345
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,750
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
430 Station Park Circle, San Mateo, CA 94402
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,749–$5,129
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2717 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1101 Park Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,234–$5,757
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
605 East Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,345
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1650 South Delaware Street #1044, San Mateo, CA 94402
1 bed
1 bath
$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2201 Bridgepointe Parkway #713, San Mateo, CA 94404
2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent