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Metropolitan Apartments
Property highlights
Metropolitan Apartments combines modern luxury with an unmatched downtown location, making everyday living a delight. Its welcoming community is pet-friendly, allowing both cats and dogs, and includes a range of amenities such as a pool, gym, and private movie theater. The surrounding area is bustling with a variety of dining options, parks, and entertainment venues, all within a short stroll, thanks to its impressively high Walk Score of 95. Residents laud the spacious layouts and high ceilings of the apartments, complemented by recent renovations for a refined living experience. Glowing reviews highlight the friendly, attentive staff, ensuring every resident feels at home and supported in this well-maintained and vibrant community.
- 12 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds
- Location
- 338 South Fremont Street, San Mateo CA 94401, Downtown San Mateo
- Amenities
- In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
- Price range
- $4,121 - $6,400 per month
- Commute
Rent Savings
2 Weeks Free on Select Apartments
Monthly % discount
Price and Availability
Metropolitan Apartments apartments start at $4,121/month. There are 12 available apartments priced from $4,121 to $6,400. Prices were last verified by Metropolitan Apartments 3 minutes ago.
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Unit 217
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$4,121
Unit 117
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$4,417
Unit 409
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$4,421
$4,302
Unit 413
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$4,677
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With an almost unheard-of-in-California Walk Score of 95, the treasure that is downtown San Mateo is always just steps away. Shop the shops, become a regular at a restaurant, and taste every season at the year-round Farmer's Market at the College of San Mateo. The Caltrain and major highways are easy access too, but around here walking is really where it's at. One day you can host a barbeque pool party that ends with a viewing of Ghostbusters in a lavish 16-seat personal surround-sound movie theater and the next day you can get your Zen on down at the San Mateo Japanese Garden and Tea House. Metropolitan is a recipient of the PCBC’s Gold Nugget Merit Award for architectural design and when you live here, you'll quickly understand why.
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Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Ike's Place
0.1 mi
Takahashi Market
0.1 mi
Central Market
0.3 mi
Draeger's
0.3 mi
Mi Rancho Supermarket
0.4 mi
Albayk
0.1 mi
El Nayarita
0.1 mi
Jack in the Box
0.1 mi
Antojitos Salvadoreños y Guatemaltecos Aminta
0.1 mi
Usagi
0.2 mi
3rd Avenue & South Fremont Street
0.1 mi
3rd Avenue & South Fremont Street
0.1 mi
4th Avenue & South Delaware Street
0.1 mi
4th Avenue & South Delaware Street
0.1 mi
South Delaware Street & 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
San Francisco International Airport
5.1 mi
San Carlos Airport
5.3 mi
Half Moon Bay Airport
10.6 mi
Oakland International Airport
11.9 mi
Hayward Executive Airport
12.5 mi
6 /10
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School
PublicK-8
328 Students
0.5 mi
3 /10
Sunnybrae Elementary School
PublicK-5
400 Students
0.5 mi
9 /10
College Park Elementary School
PublicK-5
452 Students
0.8 mi
2 /10
LEAD Elementary
PublicK-5
530 Students
0.9 mi
7 /10
San Mateo High School
Public9-12
1,713 Students
0.9 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Gateway Park
0.1 mi
Japanese Gardens
0.4 mi
San Mateo Central Park
0.5 mi
Martin Luther King Park
0.6 mi
de Anza Historical Park
0.7 mi
Cinemark 12 Downtown San Mateo
0.2 mi
RockSalt Pilates
0.3 mi
Orangetheory Fitness
0.3 mi
FitSF Personal Training
0.3 mi
The Shop at Flywheel Press
0.3 mi
Carol's Animal Farm
1.0 mi
Dog Park
1.1 mi
Pet Club
1.6 mi
The Bark Station
1.6 mi
Pet Food Express
1.7 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 98 — Walker's Paradise, everything you need just steps away.Transit Score: 49 — Limited public transit service in the area.Public Transit Access
The Downtown San Mateo area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 13 nearby routes: 9 bus, 4 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- 3rd Avenue & South Fremont Street (~0.03 mi)
- 4th Avenue & South Delaware Street (~0.08 mi)
- South Delaware Street & 3rd Avenue (~0.1 mi)
- 4th Avenue & South Grant Street (~0.13 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Metropolitan Apartments has 12 available apartments with prices starting at $4,121. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
Yes, virtual tours of Metropolitan Apartments are available. To schedule a virtual tour of available apartments, please contact (878) 313-2578.
In San Mateo, CA, the average rent is $2,891 for a studio, $3,293 for a 1-bedroom, $4,210 for a 2-bedroom, and $5,693 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in San Mateo, CA, check out our monthly San Mateo, CA Rent Report.
Metropolitan Apartments is located in the Downtown San Mateo neighborhood area of San Mateo, CA.
Yes, Metropolitan Apartments is currently offering the following move-in specials: 2 Weeks Free on Select Apartments
If you decide to rent an apartment at Metropolitan Apartments, you can expect to pay the following fees:
- Application Fee: $50
- Security Deposit: $500
If you have a pet, you can also expect to pay the following fees:
- Pet Deposit: 200.0
- Monthly Pet Rent: 65.0
No, utility fees are not included in the rent at property.
The income requirement at Metropolitan Apartments is 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes). Typical income verification documents include pay stubs, bank statements, or W-2/1099 tax forms.
No, Metropolitan Apartments does not offer furnished apartments. Tenants who rent in Metropolitan Apartments are expected to furnish the entirety of their apartment.
Metropolitan Apartments is pet-friendly and allows the following pets: cats, dogs. The maximum number of pets per apartment is 3. You can expect to pay the following pet fees at Metropolitan Apartments:
- Pet Deposit: 200.0
- Monthly Pet Rent: 65.0
Restrictions: While we are a pet friendly community, the following canine breeds including mixed breeds are restricted: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow (Chow), Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Husky (including but not limited to Siberian), Pit Bulls (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier), Mastiffs (including but not limited to Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Presa Canarios), Rottweiler and Wolf Hybrids. Reptiles and exotic pets are also prohibited.
Some of Metropolitan Apartments's amenities include in unit laundry, patio / balcony, and granite counters. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
The nearest grocery store to Metropolitan Apartments is Ike's Place, located about 0.05 away. Other nearby options include Takahashi Market, Central Market, Draeger's, and Mi Rancho Supermarket.
Nearby schools to Metropolitan Apartments include North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School, Sunnybrae Elementary School, College Park Elementary School, LEAD Elementary , and San Mateo High School. The nearest school is North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School, located about 0.5 miles away.
Yes, Metropolitan Apartments offers parking. Garage lot, assigned: $40/month.
Yes, Metropolitan Apartments provides apartments with in unit laundry.
Yes, Metropolitan Apartments offers a pool for residents.
No, Metropolitan Apartments does not offer accessible apartments.
No, apartments at Metropolitan Apartments do not include dishwashers.
Yes, residents at Metropolitan Apartments have access to nearby public transit. The 3rd Avenue & South Fremont Street stop is about 0.03 miles away.