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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA
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Apartments Under $1,800

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    912 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Studio $1,695
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Apartments Under $2,000

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    14 Highland Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
    Studio $1,895
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    670 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Studio $1,895
    1 BED $2,195

Apartments Under $2,200

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    518, 520 E Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
    Studio $2,025
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,875
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    400 E Hillsdale Bolevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Studio $2,095+
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    1887 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
    Studio $2,095+
    1 BED $2,295+
    2+ BEDS $2,895+
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    510 Crest View Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
    Studio $2,100
    1 BED $2,450
    2 BEDS $2,950
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    1019, 1023 Noel Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Studio $2,105
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    1235 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Studio $2,195

Apartments Under $2,400

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    52 East 41St Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,750
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    3135 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
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    1 BED $2,295
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    145 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,295+
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    149 Jackson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,595
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    1450 San Antonio Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,295
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    525 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    130 Arch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
    1 BED $2,325
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    154 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
    1 BED $2,325
    2 BEDS $2,850
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    112 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    1 BED $2,395
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    1212 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
    Studio $2,398+
    1 BED $2,648+
    2 BEDS $2,957+
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Apartments Under $2,600

Apartments Under $2,800

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    810 Polhemus Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
    1 BED $2,600+
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    517 Glenwood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    2 BEDS $2,895
    3 BEDS $4,595+
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    100 Dartmouth Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
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Very Walkable
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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 $2,095 and $3,295. 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 29 Sep 2023.

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

The average San Mateo, CA cheap apartment size is 794 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.

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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 37 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 $3,447 per month so any rental south of $2,758 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Mateo, CA rents go as low as $1,695/mo.

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