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  2. Building Photo - 525 Almer Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,100

    525 Almer Rd

    525 Almer Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
  25. Welcome to 21 El Cerrito - 21 El Cerrito Ave
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,700

    21 El Cerrito Ave Unit 21

    21 El Cerrito Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
  26. Entrance - 645 Rollins Rd
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,650

    645 Rollins Rd Unit 2

    645 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

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San Mateo, CA Condos 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

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Hillsdale High

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San Mateo High

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Borel Middle

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Abbott Middle

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College Park Elementary

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George Hall Elementary

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Meadow Heights Elementary

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