Best 2 Bedroom Apartments in San Mateo, CA: from $1,795

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Are you ready to find the apartment that feels like home? Look through all the available listings on RentCafe to find the apartment that best suits your needs. Searching for a 2 bedroom apartment near you, or anywhere in the U.S.? You can now compare the size, price and location of any of the apartments listed, until you find the one that does it. Choose the location you want, near the stores, parks or people that are dear to you. Somewhere out there is the right apartment for you.

So, start looking for 2 bedroom apartments near you, in your favorite neighborhood, ZIP code, or anywhere in the U.S. that you plan on moving to, and let us guide you to your next home!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The price range of a 2 bedroom apartment is between $2,595 and $10,000. Search 2 bedroom apartments in San Mateo, CA.

How many 2 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?

There are 39 2 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 3 Jul 2022.

What is the average size of a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average San Mateo, CA 2 bedroom apartment size is 1,024 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

2 bedroom apartments offer more space compared to 1 bedroom or studio apartments. They are more suitable for 2 persons.

What are the downsides of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

A 2 bedroom apartment is usually slightly more expensive than a 1 bedroom apartment. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA.

Average Rent in San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, CA Average Rental Price, February 2022 $3,218 ^/mo

The monthly rate for San Mateo, CA apartments is on average $3,218.

San Mateo, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

San Mateo, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent	Nov / 2018	Mar / 2019	Jul / 2019	Nov / 2019	Mar / 2020	Jul / 2020	Nov / 2020	Mar / 2021	Jul / 2021	Nov / 2021	Feb / 2022
San Mateo, CA	$3,227	$3,212	$3,361	$3,283	$3,380	$3,156	$2,891	$2,842	$3,077	$3,147	$3,218
National	$1,362	$1,367	$1,399	$1,407	$1,409	$1,399	$1,403	$1,412	$1,495	$1,591	$1,628

The average price of rental apartments nationwide is $1,628, while the monthly rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,218, on average.

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San Mateo, CA Households

Total Number of Households39,072
Family 24,745

Non-family 14,327
Children 11,560

No Children 27,512

Average People Per Household2.61
Median Household Income$126,102
Median Housing Costs Per Month$2,685

There is a total of 39,072 households in San Mateo, CA, of which 11,560 have children and 27,512 are without children. Per Census data, San Mateo has 24,745 family households and 14,327 non-family households. The size of a household in San Mateo, CA is 2.61 people, on average. The median household annual income in San Mateo is $126,102, and the monthly housing costs are $2,685.

Renting a 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA

A new little family member made its appearance in your life and your apartment suddenly became too small? Having some toys laying around in the living room at noon is one thing. But stepping on Thomas the Tank Engine in your own bedroom, in the middle of the night, when the only thing you want to do is drink some water and go back to sleep, is a truly awakening, eye opening experience. Not something that you’d expect at 2:30 a.m. Frankly, it looks like you’re one bedroom short. But there’s no need to be worried as there are as many as 47 apartments available for rent in San Mateo, CA at your fingertips, among which you will surely find plenty of 2 bedroom apartment rentals as well. Whether you want just a few appliances and you’d prefer to bring your own stuff or you’re searching for a fully furnished living space, there are options for either one and solutions for every budget. After all, there can be huge differences between different parts of San Mateo, CA. Rents go all the way up to $7,536 in Foster City but you can also find a place to call home for as cheap as Model.CheapestArea.MinimumPrice in Baywood.

Cheap housing for young families

If you are a small, dynamic family renting a 2 bedroom is a smart choice as it offers the golden ratio of living space, location and price. All these are now important criteria that you have to have. Space? If you want to keep yourself and Thomas the Tank Engine in different rooms, then this one doesn’t need any explanation. Location? You don’t want to totally give-up on those Friday nights out or your Thursday after-hours, but babysitters cannot always stay late in the night, so it helps if you’re in an area close to restaurants and theatres. Price? You could put the extra couple of bucks you’re saving on rent monthly into your child’s college savings plan. Whatever your golden ratio may be, we are convinced that you’ll find something interesting amongst the 35 listings in San Mateo, CA. If price is important, finding plenty of cheap 2 bedroom apartments shouldn’t be a problem as the lowest rents start at $1,795 per month.

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