Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How much is rent in San Mateo County?

  In San Mateo County, the average rent is $2,966+ for a studio, $3,487+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,497+ for a 2-bedroom, and $6,459+ for a 3-bedroom.*

  *Based on base prices that don’t include fees

• How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in San Mateo County?

  You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

• How much should I pay for rent in San Mateo County?

  The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in San Mateo County.

• How can I find off-campus housing in San Mateo County?

  You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around San Mateo County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include California Institute of Integral Studies, University of California-Hastings College of Law, University of California-San Francisco, Samuel Merritt University, De Anza College, and San Francisco State University.