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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

Rents in San Mateo, CA start at $2,095/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 20 listings we track runs $3,278/mo. That runs about 40% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $3,173/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,163/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$2,095
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$3,27840% above CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$3,03940% above CA
1 bed$3,17337% above CA
2 bed$3,16324% above CA
3 bed$6,000102% above CA

20 rentals in San Mateo, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at The Lark in San Mateo, CA
Apartment · San Mateo
$3,544/mo
4.9(87)
Studio|1 ba|543 ft²

The Lark

1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Azara in San Mateo, CA
Apartment · San Mateo
$4,050/mo
4.0(63)
1 bd|1 ba|773 ft²

Azara

1650 Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA

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Renting in San Mateo, CA: common questions

How much is rent in San Mateo, CA?
The average asking rent across the 20 listings we track in San Mateo, CA is $3,278/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,095/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in San Mateo?
Country Club Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in San Mateo, CA at $2,095/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in San Mateo?
Based on the listings we track in San Mateo, CA: studios around $3,039/mo, one-bedrooms around $3,173/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,163/mo, three-bedrooms around $6,000/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is San Mateo expensive to rent in?
San Mateo sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,278/mo is about 40% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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