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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA. 50 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • Studio $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $2,095+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (1)
    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $2,150
    1 bd $2,595
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Studio $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,400

  • Studio $2,250
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,600

  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,408
    1 bd $2,602
    2 bd $3,355+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (24)
    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,594+
    3 bd $4,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available
    1 bd $2,595
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • New units available
    2 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,800

  • 1 bd $2,625+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (6)
    1331 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  • 2 bd $2,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 2 units left
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    Verified Listing

    4.5 (52)
    150 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $3,000

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    3.5 (1)
    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
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Apartments Under $3,200

  • Rewards
    1 bd $3,111+
    2 bd $3,371+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available
    2 bd $3,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    Studio $3,145+
    1 bd $4,495+
    2 bd $6,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • 2 bd $3,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (6)
    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available
    1 bd $3,799+
    2 bd $5,165+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (70)
    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    1111 Douglas Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1415 Floribunda Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly
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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 $2,095 and $9,928.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?

There are 13 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 19 May 2026.

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

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 732 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.