Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA
Apartments Under $1,500
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1 bd $1,300Base rent370 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025Dishwasher
Apartments Under $2,300
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Studio $2,150+Base rent4.5 (1)420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Studio $2,1951 bd $2,595Base rent3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,295Base rent4.5 (1)401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,295Base rent1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $2,700
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Studio $2,613+1 bd $2,519+2 bd $3,958+Total monthly cost4.0 (33)3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,525Base rent5.0 (1)750-756 Glenview Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,595Base rent4.5 (12)100 27Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,595Base rent49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,595+2 bd $2,695+Base rent130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,695+2 bd $3,125+3 bd $3,625Base rent4.0 (1)112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,695Base rent4.5 (3)912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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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
Apartments Under $3,300
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2 bd $3,277+3 bd $4,212+Base rent4.5 (5)460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $3,295+Base rent3.5 (6)1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $3,900
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2 bd $3,843+Total monthly cost4.5 (2)3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $3,895+1 bd $4,645+Base rent4.5 (38)250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $3,900+2 bd $5,143+Base rent4.0 (70)3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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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Ask for pricing1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing4.5 (1)129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing3.5 (1)1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing3.0 (1)1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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 $2,150 and $10,000.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Mateo, CA on RentCafe?
There are 20 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 9 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?
The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 692 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 50 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 $3,825 per month so any rental south of $3,060 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,300/mo.