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Houses for Rent in San Mateo, CA

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  • a yellow house with a driveway and a garage door
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    1094 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
    3 BEDS $4,500

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator.
    1 day ago

    1600 Valley View Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
    3 BEDS $6,200
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a green backsplash.
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    1279 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
    2 BEDS $4,000
  • A wooden deck overlooks a pool and a lush green landscape.
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    510 Lakeview Way, Emerald Hills, CA 94062
    1 BED $900
  • 258 Lowell Street Studio Apartment for Rent

    258 Lowell Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a round mirror on the wall.
    1 day ago

    2 Bedroom Plus Office Near Emerald Hills Lake Country Club, Redwood City Emerald Hills, CA 94062
    2 BEDS $4,900
  • 640 Myrtle Ave 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    640 Myrtle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
    3 BEDS $4,400
  • a small white house with a porch and a tree
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    202 Clifden Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
    3 BEDS $3,800
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black and white tiled floor
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    10 Edgehill Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with white furniture and a fireplace
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    Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    56 Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
    5 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a piano
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    Presidio Residences, San Francisco, CA 94129
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  • a living room with a couch and two chairs and a television
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    952 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a striped rug
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    Kobbe Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a rug
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    Wyman Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
    3 BEDS $7,650+
    4 BEDS $11,500+
    5 BEDS $12,285+
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San Mateo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Mateo, CA have increased by 6.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,450 to $3,671.

Check out the average rent prices in San Mateo by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,671.

Average rent in San Mateo, CA

$3,671/mo San Mateo, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Mateo, CA is $3,671.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Mateo, CA?

    About 75% of apartment rents in San Mateo, CA range between > $3,000. Around 19% of San Mateo’s apartments are in the $2,501-$3,000 price range. 5% of apartments are priced between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in San Mateo, CA (75%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    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 average size of a rental house in San Mateo, CA?

    The average San Mateo, CA rental house size is 1,280 sq. ft.

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

    Renting a house in San Mateo, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in San Mateo, CA?

    Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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    Renting a house in San Mateo, CA

    You’ve given it a lot of thought and you’re ready to make the big move. If you’re on the lookout for homes for rent, you should know that the selection is better than ever. In San Mateo, CA there are 7 listings to choose from. The average price for rental homes in San Mateo, CA is $5,528, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, you can find a good deal for as little as $3,800. Of course, if you’re willing to pay a little extra for the sake of location or certain amenities, just use the menu filters to select the features that you’re looking for and one of the 7 properties renting for up to $8,000 will soon be your next home.

    Renting a house comes with many benefits

    Renting a house brings a lot of benefits and extra living and storage space is the most obvious one. Let’s not forget that a house gives you the privacy of being the only tenant, so you never have to tolerate loud upstairs neighbors again. Whether you’re looking for a smaller 1 bedroom home just for yourself or something bigger, browse the 7 San Mateo, CA listings and you will find a wide choice of 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes for rent to fit your and your family’s needs. Don’t forget about Fido! It’s easier to find rental houses that allow pets, plus there’s the added benefit of having a yard that your four-legged friend can enjoy. Speaking of which, now is the time to try your hand at gardening. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape.

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