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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA
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Apartments Under $2,100

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    670 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $1,945
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    66 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $1,995
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    82 E. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,195
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,095+
    1 BED $2,450+
    2 BEDS $2,895+

Apartments Under $2,300

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    525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,185
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    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    STUDIO $2,195
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    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $3,200
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,275
    2+ BEDS $3,495

Apartments Under $2,500

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    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,350+
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    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $2,350
    1 BED $2,550+
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    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,395
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    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    1 BED $2,395
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    816-864 N Humboldt Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,425
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    STUDIO $2,425
    1 BED $2,475
    2 BEDS $3,150+
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    3655 Colegrove Street, San Mateo, CA 94404
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,495
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    49 West 36Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,495
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    1331 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    1 BED $2,495
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    1491 Hess Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
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    1 BED $2,495+
    2 BEDS $3,125+
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Apartments Under $2,700

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    St. Francis Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2+ BEDS $2,518

Apartments Under $2,900

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    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
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    2+ BEDS $2,795+

Apartments Under $3,100

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    460 N. Humboldt St. #1, San Mateo, CA 94401
    2 BEDS $3,051+
    3 BEDS $3,908+
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    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,100+
    1 BED $3,300+
    2+ BEDS $4,000+
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    348 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1925 Ginnever Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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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 $1,995 and $7,079. Find cheap apartments in San Mateo, CA.

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

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Mateo, CA were last updated on 13 Sep 2024.

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

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 691 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 28 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 $3,385 per month so any rental south of $2,708 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,945/mo.

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