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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,195
  • A kitchen with a white fridge, stove, and dishwasher.
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    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a kitchen with wooden floors and a stove and refrigerator
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    123 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,595
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a fan on the ceiling.
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    100 Dartmouth Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops
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    244 N Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,525
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden floors.
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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
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    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a kitchen with a washing machine and a sink
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    150 West 3Rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $3,605+
  • A kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    1950 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $3,712+
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fire pit
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    1650 Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $3,985+
  • a living room with yellow chairs and a fireplace
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    1987 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94404
    1 BED $3,136+
  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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    72 E 39Th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    70 Lodato Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,929+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a wood floor
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    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    640-700 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,595
  • A living room with a brown couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    1333 Palos Verdes Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • A building with a parking garage in front of it.
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    3135 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and granite countertops.
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    1300 Overland Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table set up.
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    3 days ago

    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,519+
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San Mateo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Mateo, CA have increased by 6.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,011 to $3,211.

Check out the average rent prices in San Mateo by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,211, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,743.

Average rent in San Mateo, CA

$3,211/mo San Mateo, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,211 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Mateo, CA?

    A share of 8% of apartments in San Mateo, CA are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. Around 31% of San Mateo’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 61% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in San Mateo, CA (61%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Mateo, CA

    76 /100
    Very Walkable
    44 /100
    Some Transit
    58 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 44, Bike Score®: 58

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,869 and $8,891.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 29 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    The average San Mateo, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 684 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.