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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA under $2600
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    525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,350
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    212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    128 N Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $1,995
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,395+
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    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    3135 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    123 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    2775 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,114+
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    1300 Overland Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,450
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    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    640-700 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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    1333 Palos Verdes Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,245
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,575
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    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $2,050
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,295
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    244 N Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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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
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    1 BED $2,550
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    200 Davey Glen Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
    STUDIO $2,440
    2 BEDS $3,655
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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 17 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Mateo, CA?

The best apartments in San Mateo, CA are: Royal Pines, Quimby, Bridgepointe, Casa Baywood and Hawthorne.

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

In San Mateo, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of San Mateo’s rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in San Mateo, CA under $2,600

Searching for apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA under $2,600 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In San Mateo, CA, where the average rent is $2,280 per month, there are 39 units available for less than $2,600. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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