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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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Apartments Under $2,000

  • a row of houses with benches and a tall building
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    100 Village Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,869
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  • a wooden fence in front of an apartment building
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $1,995
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a small kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove and refrigerator
    13
    Today

    420 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    STUDIO $2,075
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    33
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,195

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and refrigerator
    20
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    1410 Hess Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,245
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table set up.
    10
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    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,290+
    1 BED $2,519+
    2 BEDS $3,448+
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with palm trees
    21
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    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    1 BED $2,295+
  • A spacious living room with a grey sofa and a dining table.
    5
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    1039 Continentals Way, Belmont, CA 94002
    STUDIO $2,363
    1 BED $2,600+
    2 BEDS $3,470

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    22
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,414+
    1 BED $2,929+
    2 BEDS $3,602+
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    19
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    2 BEDS $2,500

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a fire escape on the side of a building
    7
    Today

    117 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
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    1 BED $2,695+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a wood floor
    18
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    401 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    2 BEDS $2,700
  • a living room with two chairs and a table
    26
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    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    2 BEDS $2,719+
  • the living room of an apartment with a tv and a bathroom
    7
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    150 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
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    1 BED $2,788
    2 BEDS $3,346

Apartments Under $3,000

  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
    16
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    250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • A kitchen with a white fridge, stove, and dishwasher.
    21
    Today

    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,995
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    7
    Today

    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,314+
    1 BED $3,199+
    2 BEDS $3,999+
  • A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    8
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    70 Lodato Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,295
  • A building with a parking garage in front of it.
    11
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    3135 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,495
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden floors.
    24
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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
    13
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    5
    Today

    640-700 19Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden floors.
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    117 Anita Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a ceiling fan
    34
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    149 Jackson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
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  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
    21
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    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Getting around in San Mateo, CA

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,869 and $10,477.

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

There are 23 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 746 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Mateo, 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, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Mateo, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Mateo, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Mateo, CA has never been easier. We feature 72 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Mateo, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Mateo, CA? The average apartment rent in San Mateo is $3,671 per month so any rental south of $2,937 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,869/mo.

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