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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo County, CA. 93 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
    1 bd $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    370 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3471 Longview Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • 301 E Okeefe St 1 Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    301 E Okeefe St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and a coffee table
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,315
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    630 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Studio $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove and refrigerator
    Studio $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an office building with a garden in front of it
    Studio $2,150
    1 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
    New units available
    Studio $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a sidewalk in front of a building with palm trees
    1 bd $2,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a sliding glass door
    Studio $2,345
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and a sink and a refrigerator
    Studio $2,395
    1 bd $2,595
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    858, 862 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,600

  • A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table set up.
    10 units available
    Studio $2,408
    1 bd $2,519+
    2 bd $3,082
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (24)
    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with two chairs and a table
    1 bd $2,488+
    2 bd $3,056+
    3 bd $4,040+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    1 bd $2,625
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
    1 bd $2,595
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    1 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (6)
    1331 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a fire escape on the side of a building
    1 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    117 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    1 bd $2,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    565 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Pet friendly
  • the living room of an apartment with a tv and a bathroom
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (52)
    150 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    1 bd $2,795
    2 bd $3,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (9)
    849 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $3,000

  • a living room with wood flooring and a mirrored closet
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    804-820 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • A kitchen with a white fridge, stove, and dishwasher.
    Rent specials
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    2 bd $3,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a building with a swimming pool in front of it
    2 bd $3,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    750-756 Glenview Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rewards New units available
    1 bd $3,369+
    2 bd $4,441+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
    Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $3,445+
    1 bd $4,595+
    2 bd $5,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    New units available
    1 bd $3,891+
    2 bd $4,975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (70)
    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a sink and a table with chairs
    3 bd $6,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    100 27Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with bushes and trees
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    Verified Listing

    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a black stove top oven and white cabinets.
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1415 Floribunda Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a wood floor
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Cat friendly
  • A white refrigerator is in a kitchen with a black counter.
    Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    1111 Douglas Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a microwave
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    782, 786 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (6)
    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    720, 744 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Pet friendly
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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 $1,050 and $10,000.

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

There are 19 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 3 Jun 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 754 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.