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    100 Esplanade Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
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    STUDIO $2,835+
    1 BED $3,430+
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    5/5 Mourad on Nov 8, 2024

    Good pier. Good barbecue. Good haircut. Good bakery. Good fish and chips. Good location

    5/5 Kani on Mar 31, 2024

    Living about a year and totally recommend this place. Very quiet, respectful neighborhood. Never witnessed any car windows crashing.

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    117 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
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    1 BED $2,695+
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195
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    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
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    2 BEDS $2,995
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    14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
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    100 Esplanade Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
    STUDIO $2,835+
    1 BED $3,430+
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  • a kitchen with a washer and dryer and a window
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    15 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,795
  • a kitchen with wooden floors and a stove and refrigerator
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    123 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $3,545
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    129 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,095+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a fan on the ceiling.
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    100 Dartmouth Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
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    130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
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    2 BEDS $2,695+
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    149 Jackson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
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    465 Garwood Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    517 Glenwood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    244 N Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    154 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
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    2211 Lake Road, Belmont, CA 94002
    2 BEDS $2,895+
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    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a rug
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    725 Roble Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    423, 425, 427, 429 Waverley Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • a living room with leather couches and chairs and a large window
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,525
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    565 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $2,395
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    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
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  • a living room with a staircase and a couch
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    141 Wellesley Crescent, Redwood City, CA 94062
    2 BEDS $3,695
    3 BEDS $4,495+
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    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,395+
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San Mateo County, CA rent trends

Average rent in San Mateo County, CA

$3,395/mo San Mateo County, CA average rental price, September 2025
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What's the typical rent budget in San Mateo County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in San Mateo County, CA (63%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Mateo County, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Mateo County, CA?

The best apartments in San Mateo County, CA are: OceanAire Apartment Homes, Casa Mia Apartments, 82 E. 39th Avenue, Lakeview Garden and 14 Highland.

What is the average rent in San Mateo County, CA?

The average rent in San Mateo County, CA is $3,198.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Mateo County, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in San Mateo County, CA is between $1,700 and $9,568.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA is between $900 and $9,321.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA is between $1,747 and $10,000.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County, CA is between $1,700 and $16,849.

What type of rental buildings are in San Mateo County, CA?

In San Mateo County 41% of the housing is rented out compared to 59% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of San Mateo County’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

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