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The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,595 and $10,000.
There are 11 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 31 Aug 2026.
The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 689 sq. ft.
Cheap apartments in San Mateo, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
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 47 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 $3,903 per month so any rental south of $3,122 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,300/mo.
