Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA
Apartments Under $2,300
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Studio $2,1501 bd $2,695Base rent4.5 (3)912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,295+Base rent130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
Apartments Under $2,700
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2 bd $2,500Base rent1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $2,6421 bd $2,519+2 bd $3,382Total monthly cost4.0 (33)3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,625+2 bd $3,125Base rent4.0 (1)112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,695Base rent3.0 (6)1331 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $2,900
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Ask for pricing4.5 (53)150 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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2 bd $2,850Base rent4.5 (1)401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $3,100
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2 bd $2,995Base rent804-820 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $3,300
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2 bd $3,280+3 bd $3,876+Base rent4.5 (5)460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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3 bd $3,295Base rent3.5 (2)816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $3,900
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Studio $3,895+1 bd $4,695+2 bd $6,545+Base rent4.5 (38)250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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2 bd $4,236+Total monthly cost4.5 (2)3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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3 bd $6,000Base rent4.5 (12)100 27Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricing3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403Cat friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing4.0 (6)212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
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Ask for pricing525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401Parking • Large Closets
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Ask for pricing4.5 (1)420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Cat friendly
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Ask for pricing49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Cat friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing3.5 (1)117 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010In unit laundry • Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
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Ask for pricing5.0 (1)1111 Douglas Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing4.5 (1)1415 Floribunda Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,625 and $8,734.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?
There are 18 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 19 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?
The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 705 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?
A cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Mateo, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Mateo, CA has never been easier. We feature 48 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Mateo, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Mateo, CA? The average apartment rent in San Mateo is $3,778 per month so any rental south of $3,022 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $2,150/mo.