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  1. Bedroom - 828 N El Camino Real
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    828 N El Camino Real Unit 8

    828 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  2. Building Photo - 1636 Marina Ct
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    1636 Marina Ct Unit G

    1636 Marina Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  3. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    932 Peninsula Ave Unit 404

    932 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200 - $2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $2,500

    3015 Los Prados St

    3015 Los Prados St, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,266
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,266
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,266

    920 Hill St Unit 920 Hill st.

    920 Hill St, Belmont, CA 94002
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  6. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    1057 Shell Blvd Unit 2

    1057 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
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  7. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,477
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,477
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,477

    500 Almer Rd Unit 401

    500 Almer Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  10. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,950

    309 Catamaran Street

    309 Catamaran Street, Foster City, CA 94404
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  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,750

    42 Mission Dr

    42 Mission Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
  12. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,790
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,790
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,790

    348 Port Royal Ave

    348 Port Royal Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,475

    922 Hill St

    922 Hill St, Belmont, CA 94002

San Mateo at a Glance

Average Rent

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San Mateo, CA Apartments for Rent

San Mateo sits 20 miles south of San Francisco on the Peninsula, offering a suburban setting with easy access to one of the world's most dynamic employment hubs. If you're searching for apartments for rent in San Mateo, you'll discover a city with more than 800 shops and restaurants in its historic downtown, where 19th- and early 20th-century architecture has been carefully preserved. The city's location along the San Francisco Bay provides scenic views and waterfront recreation at Coyote Point Park, a 670-acre space featuring opportunities for windsurfing, sailing, and exploring the CuriOdyssey science museum and wildlife center.

Renting in San Mateo appeals to commuters who work in San Francisco or Silicon Valley, with Caltrain stations providing direct rail access to both employment corridors. The downtown district features a walkable mix of dining and shopping, while neighborhoods like Bay Meadows offer modern apartment communities in an 83-acre transit-oriented development. The Hillsdale area provides convenient access to the Hillsdale Shopping Center and public transit options. Central Park offers green space with a Japanese tea garden and rose garden, and the College of San Mateo campus in the western foothills adds educational opportunities to the area.

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Aragon High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,658 Students
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Aragon High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,658 Students
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Hillsdale High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,585 Students
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Hillsdale High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,585 Students
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San Mateo High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,557 Students
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Borel Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
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Borel Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
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George Hall Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
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College Park Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
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George Hall Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
370 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in San Mateo, CA

What are the average rent costs in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,097.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Mateo, CA is $2,538.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,097.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $4,025.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $5,514.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $4,628.

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