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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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  • 1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,315
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Magnolia Plaza

    630 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Studio $2,175+
    Base rent
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    Country Club

    4.5 (1)
    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Studio $2,195
    Base rent
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    Colegrove Apartments

    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • Studio $2,275
    Base rent
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    Avenue Two Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Courtyard Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,575
    Base rent
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    46 Nueva

    46 Nueva Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,595
    Base rent
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    Flores Manor Apartments

    4.5 (12)
    100 27Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,595+
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    130 Arch Street

    130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,800

  • 1 bd $2,605
    Base rent
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    1309 Mills

    3.0 (1)
    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 5 units available
    Studio $2,642
    1 bd $2,852
    2 bd $3,816+
    Total monthly cost
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    Hillsdale Garden

    4.0 (46)
    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Casa Mia Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    117 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Large Closets
  • 1 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Benson Apartments

    4.5 (3)
    912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    Ask for pricing
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    Village At Burlingame

    4.5 (53)
    150 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $2,795
    2 bd $3,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Stone Creek Apartments

    3.5 (6)
    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $3,200

  • Rewards New Units Available
    1 bd $3,096+
    2 bd $4,573+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Preston At Hillsdale

    4.5 (2)
    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $4,000

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $3,895+
    1 bd $4,645+
    Base rent
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    Two50 Downtown

    4.5 (39)
    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $3,900+
    2 bd $4,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Anton Menlo

    4.0 (71)
    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    3 bd $4,186+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Colonial Garden Apartments

    4.5 (5)
    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Bermuda Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    San Mateo Apartments

    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    14 Highland

    14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Douglas Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    1111 Douglas Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Alta Off The Avenue

    4.5 (1)
    1415 Floribunda Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    129 Lincoln

    4.5 (1)
    129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Skycrest Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    750-756 Glenview Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • 9-16-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,195 and $8,425.

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

There are 8 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 21 Sep 2026.

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

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 688 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 39 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 $3,927 per month so any rental south of $3,142 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $2,000/mo.