Cheap apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in San Mateo:
Room for Rent in Downtown San Mateo on 2nd Ave Looking for a comfortable and convenient living space in the heart of downtown San Mateo? Look no further than this fantastic room for rent on 2nd Ave! L

$1,100/mo

0 beds1 bath150 sq ft

500 2nd Ave Unit 5, San Mateo, CA 94401

Apartment • 1 unit available

NEW 1 DAY AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in San Mateo:
$1,200 monthly for a decent-sized room with 2 closets and a private balcony. New paint and Pergo floor (This room has to share utilities, a bathroom, and a kitchen with 2 gentlemen). Near 101 and San

$1,200/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

1221 Beacon Ave Unit 1, San Mateo, CA 94401

Patio/Balcony

$1,850/mo

0 beds1 bath— sq ft

90 E 39th Ave Unit E, San Mateo, CA 94403

Cats welcome

NEW 13 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in San Mateo:
Fully furnished private room with en-suite bathroom! Situated on Cypress Ave near San Mateo Central Park and a short stroll to Downtown & Caltrain. Kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, dishwas

$1,900/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

1532 Cypress Ave Unit 1, San Mateo, CA 94401

Laundry in unit • Parking • Dishwasher

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in San Mateo:
This remarkably redesigned and renovated condo is an absolute gem. With an extra-large balcony you can savor your morning coffee or relax after a long day. New butcher block countertops and appliances

$2,000/mo

1 bed1 bath693 sq ft

820 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Parking • Patio/Balcony • Fitness Center

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in San Mateo:
Discover Luxury Living at Country Club Apartments in San Mateo Are you ready to elevate your lifestyle and experience the epitome of comfort, convenience, and sophistication? Look no further than Co

$2,095/mo

0 beds1 bath350 sq ft

420 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 units available • Pets welcome • Somewhat walkable

Property at Hillsdale Garden - 3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 0-3 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,235+/mo

0-3 beds1-2 bath567-1,267 sq ft

Hillsdale Garden

| 3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Casa Baywood Apartments - 212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 0 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,300/mo

0 beds1 bath600 sq ft

Casa Baywood Apartments

| 212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at 1849 El Parque Ct, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,300/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

1849 El Parque Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Christina Apartments - 1221 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94402, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,300/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

Christina Apartments

| 1221 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property at Lakeview Garden - 816 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,425/mo

1 bed1 bath510 sq ft

Lakeview Garden

| 816 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at The Preston at Hillsdale - 3110 Casa de Campo, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 0 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,495+/mo

0 beds1 bath550 sq ft

The Preston at Hillsdale

| 3110 Casa de Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at De Sabla Apartments - 10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA, 94402, 0-2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,525+/mo

0-2 beds1 bath410-810 sq ft

De Sabla Apartments

| 10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property at Royal Pines - 525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,550/mo

1 bed1 bath750 sq ft

Royal Pines

| 525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Oakview Apartments - 3135 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,595+/mo

1 bed1 bath732-737 sq ft

Oakview Apartments

| 3135 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Humboldt Haven - 128 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,595+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath605-810 sq ft

Humboldt Haven

| 128 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at 545 S Norfolk St Unit 4, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,600/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

545 S Norfolk St Unit 4, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Creekside - 1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,605+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath600-875 sq ft

Creekside

| 1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Gateway Apartments - 438 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,650/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

Gateway Apartments

| 438 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Laurelwood Apartments - 1301 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,650/mo

1 bed1 bath850 sq ft

Laurelwood Apartments

| 1301 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Bay Terrace - 3204 Casa de Campo, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 2-3 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,675+/mo

2-3 beds1-2 bath750-950 sq ft

Bay Terrace

| 3204 Casa de Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Lakeshore Landing - 2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,747+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath570-899 sq ft

Lakeshore Landing

| 2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Crestview Apartments - 510 Crest View Ave, Belmont, CA, 94002, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,750+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath804-1,010 sq ft

Crestview Apartments

| 510 Crest View Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

Property at Two Clark Drive Apartments - 2 Clark Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,750/mo

1 bed1 bath800 sq ft

Two Clark Drive Apartments

| 2 Clark Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Park Royal - 651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,798+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath575-849 sq ft

Park Royal

| 651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes - 203 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,819+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath524-1,000 sq ft

Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes

| 203 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at CitySouth - 3055 La Selva St, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,853+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath563-1,029 sq ft

CitySouth

| 3055 La Selva St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at Lantern Cove - 244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA, 94404, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$2,943+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath730-1,174 sq ft

Lantern Cove

| 244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Property at 515 N El Camino Real Unit 3, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$2,995/mo

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

515 N El Camino Real Unit 3, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at 903 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA, 94402, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,000/mo

2 beds1 bath790 sq ft

903 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property at 1987 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA, 94404, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$3,021+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath807-1,171 sq ft

1987 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404

Property at Station Park Green - 430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA, 94402, 0-3 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$3,037+/mo

0-3 beds1-2 bath590-1,387 sq ft

Station Park Green

| 430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property at Two50 Downtown - 250 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 0-2 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$3,045+/mo

0-2 beds1-2 bath480-1,340 sq ft

Two50 Downtown

| 250 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at MODE Apartments - 2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 0-2 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$3,061+/mo

0-2 beds1-2 bath519-1,095 sq ft

MODE Apartments

| 2089 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at 729 Highland Ave Unit 3, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,200/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

729 Highland Ave Unit 3, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at 932 N Idaho St, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,200/mo

2 beds1 bath1,050 sq ft

932 N Idaho St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at 780 Sea Spray Ln, Foster City, CA, 94404, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,211/mo

1 bed1 bath941 sq ft

780 Sea Spray Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Property at 328 Highland Ave Unit 6, San Mateo, CA, 94401, 2 beds, 2 baths, [object Object]

$3,250/mo

2 beds2 baths800 sq ft

328 Highland Ave Unit 6, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property at San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO - 1830 Gateway Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94404, 0 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,299/mo

0 beds1 bath270 sq ft

San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO

| 1830 Gateway Dr, San Mateo, CA 94404

Property at The Lark - 1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 0-1 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$3,324+/mo

0-1 beds1 bath531-746 sq ft

The Lark

| 1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property at 2727 Edison St, San Mateo, CA, 94403, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$3,332+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath650-1,050 sq ft

2727 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403

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