Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 29, 2025

Average rent in
San Mateo, CA

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.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,467

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

77

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
25%
43%
20%
6%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
San Mateo, CA

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%

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%

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$3,467
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,575
increased by32%

higher than the national median

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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Discover rentals in San Mateo, CA

500-502 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

500-502 2nd Avenue

500 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

The Preston at Hillsdale - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

Creekside - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Creekside

1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,598–$3,181

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

129-131 South Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

129-131 South Blvd

129 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

1225 Beacon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shoreview condo for rent in San Mateo

Bright sunny 2 bed 1 bath in San Mateo CA 94401

1225 Beacon Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Condo for rent

Available Oct 15

Colonial Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Colonial Garden Apartments

460 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,715–$5,990

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

West 5th - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,005–$4,513

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

2000 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,050–$3,350

Apartment for rent