
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Mateo
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,400
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,200
220 AVE 1 Ave
220 AVE 1 Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 -
STUDIO$2,295
Fourth Circle
1022 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
STUDIO$2,315+1 BED$2,320+2 BEDS$2,945+
De Sabla Apartments
10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402 -
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1 BED$2,325
Park Central
724 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,530
710 Laurel Ave Unit FL2-ID1148
710 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,730
65 W 5th Ave Unit FL3-ID499
65 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402 -
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$2,845+1 BED$3,995+2 BEDS$4,895+
Two50 Downtown
250 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,960
710 Laurel Ave Unit FL3-ID1131
710 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS$3,100
111 Elm St
111 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
1 BED$3,250
Park Laurel Apartments
710 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
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Rent Special
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1 BED, 1 BATH$3,690
337 S Fremont St Unit FL4-ID1123
337 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,750
710 Laurel Ave Unit FL3-ID758
710 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
1 BED, 2 BATHS$3,800
21 S Claremont St Unit 13
21 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$3,840
337 S Fremont St Unit FL2-ID435
337 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,740
338 S Fremont St Unit FL3-ID1249
338 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,740
337 S Fremont St Unit FL2-ID1807
337 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,770
338 S Fremont St Unit FL2-ID517
338 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$6,120
337 S Fremont St Unit FL3-ID1124
337 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,998
318 S Grant St
318 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown San Mateo, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown San Mateo.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 25 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Mateo, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Baywood-Aragon 658 Sq Ft $2,826/mo
- Sugarloaf 691 Sq Ft $2,827/mo
- Shoreview 671 Sq Ft $3,000/mo
- Beresford Park 695 Sq Ft $3,335/mo
- North Central 780 Sq Ft $3,408/mo
- Hillsdale 704 Sq Ft $3,417/mo
- Downtown San Mateo 787 Sq Ft $3,438/mo
- Marina Lagoon 747 Sq Ft $3,527/mo
- Hayward Park 730 Sq Ft $3,770/mo
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