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Apartments under $500 for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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  4. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,750

    865 Cabot Ln

    865 Cabot Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
  6. 4 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS
    $8,900

    30 Bluebell Ln

    30 Bluebell Ln, Hillsborough, CA 94010
  17. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,900

    312 23rd Ave

    312 23rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
  20. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $9,850

    630 Darrell Rd

    630 Darrell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010
  27. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $9,800

    7 treetop Ln

    7 treetop Ln, San Mateo, CA 94402
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,600

    1509 S B St

    1509 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94402

San Mateo at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,988
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School Rating

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Schools in San Mateo
42

Some Transit

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Transportation in San Mateo
73

Somewhat Bikeable

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Getting Around San Mateo

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
73

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
42

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Aragon High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
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Hillsdale High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
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San Mateo High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
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Abbott Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
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Borel Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
926 Students
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College Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
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George Hall Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
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Meadow Heights Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
254 Students

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