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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA. 81 Rentals Available
81 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,300 Apartments Under $2,700 Apartments Under $2,900
Apartments Under $1,300
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1 bd $1,100Base rent370 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $1,150Base rent3471 Longview Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066Washer/Dryer
Apartments Under $1,500
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1 bd $1,300Base rent370 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025Dishwasher
Apartments Under $2,100
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1 bd $2,000+2 bd $2,315Base rent Income restricted630 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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Studio $2,295+Base rent4.5 (1)1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303Apply online • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $2,295+Base rent1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Apartments Under $2,700
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1 bd $2,519+2 bd $3,230+Total monthly cost4.0 (33)3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing5.0 (1)750-756 Glenview Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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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 $2,695Base rent4.5 (3)912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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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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Apartments Under $2,900
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1 bd $2,725Base rent3.5 (1)1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063Apply online • Pet friendly
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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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1 bd $2,995Base rent720, 744 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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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2 bd $3,495Base rent4.0 (9)849 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $3,629+Total monthly cost4.5 (2)3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $3,795Base rent4.5 (3)19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply 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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2 bd $3,995Base rent3.5 (1)565 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $4,100+2 bd $5,131+Base rent4.0 (70)3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $4,295Base rent5.0 (1)120 - 122 East Creek Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025Apply online • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Ask for pricing4.5 (1)1415 Floribunda Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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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 pricing5.0 (1)858, 862 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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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 pricing3.0 (1)1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing782, 786 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo County, CA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,100 and $8,316.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Mateo County, CA on RentCafe?
There are 18 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 11 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Mateo County, CA?
The average San Mateo County, CA cheap apartment size is 722 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Mateo County, CA?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo County, 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 County, CA?
A cheap apartment in San Mateo County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Mateo County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Mateo County, CA has never been easier. We feature 81 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Mateo County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Mateo County, CA? The average apartment rent in San Mateo County is $3,578 per month so any rental south of $2,862 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo County, CA rents go as low as $1,100/mo.