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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA under $2500
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,395+
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    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,425
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,495
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    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,350
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,295
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    640-700 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    244 N Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1300 Overland Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    3135 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $2,050
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    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,350
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    2775 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $1,987+
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    123 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,425
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,450
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    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1333 Palos Verdes Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,395
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    100 Village Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
    1 BED $616
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    510 Crest View Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
    STUDIO $2,200
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Getting around in San Mateo, CA

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Very Walkable
44 /100
Some Transit
58 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 44, Bike Score®: 58

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 12 Feb 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Mateo, CA?

The best apartments in San Mateo, CA are: The Triton, The Preston at Hillsdale, Lakeview Garden, Colegrove Apartments and Bridgepointe.

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

In San Mateo 48% of the housing is rented out compared to 52% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 25% of San Mateo’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in San Mateo, CA under $2,300

There’s more than one way to spend $2,300 on rent in San Mateo, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,300 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,300 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,300 in San Mateo, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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