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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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  • Hillsdale Garden - Affordable Housing

    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650) 880-6104
    $2,408+ moTotal price12-mo lease
    Rent Savings
    affordable

    18 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Gym, Pool + more

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  • Creekside

    $2,583
    1600 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650) 445-0816

    5 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more

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  • Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes

    $2,584
    203 Laurie Meadows Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650) 419-8529

    13 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

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  • Laurelwood

    $2,725
    1301 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650) 297-7872

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, Pool, and Key fob access

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  • CitySouth

    $2,792
    3055 La Selva, San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650) 590-5748

    12 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more

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    Park Royal

    $2,898
    651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650) 830-7975

    Top rated for Location
    Perfect place to live
    4 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more

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  • 605 East Santa Inez Avenue

    $2,345
    605 East Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    (205) 644-0234

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Concierge, Internet access, and Carpet

  • 465 Fathom Dr # U1019ZQ

    $1,800
    465 Fathom Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404
    (641) 808-9520

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

  • 800 N Delaware Street - Woodlake Condos

    $2,795
    800 North Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650) 342-3030

    1 unit available
    1 bed
  • 1433 Jasmine St

    $2,850
    1433 Jasmine Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
    (650) 489-6036

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Carport, and Recently renovated

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  • 853 Woodside Way

    $1,920
    853 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan + more

  • 1009 South Norfolk Street

    $2,750
    1009 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650) 457-5548

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Recently renovated

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City Guide for San Mateo, CA

Salutations, one and all, and welcome to the online nerve center for your San Mateo, California apartment hunting escapades! Conveniently located just 15 miles from San Francisco, San Mateo is a scenic alternative to the hustle and bustle of the “City by the Bay.” So what do you say? Are you ready to join the 93,000-plus proud peeps who call San Mateo home? Of course you are! But before you pack your windbreaker and your 49ers jersey and hit the streets in search of your future home, take a few moments to learn what life is really like in arguably San Fran’s most aesthetic suburb …

Sorry, Left Coast leasers, but it’s true

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