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Rent Trends for Apartments in San Mateo
March 2026
| Bedroom count | San Mateo | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,273 |  up 1.25% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,977 | up 15.70% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,800 | up 0.18% |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,499 | up 8.70% |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,500 |  down 22.21% |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 101 listings in San Mateo to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date San Mateo median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 2.39% to $2,273, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.30% to $2,977.
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PadMapper has 101 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in San Mateo. Specifically, 7 studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom apartments, 45 two-bedroom apartments, 8 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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San Mateo CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,100
Studio Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$1,700
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
2 Days Ago
$1,950
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
4 Hours Ago
$2,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment · Beresford Park, San Mateo
$2,195–$4,045
Studio–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment · Beresford Park, San Mateo
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo
$2,350
Studio Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$2,395
1 Bedroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$2,400
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
1 Day Ago
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$2,549
Studio Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$2,614–$5,000
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North Central, San Mateo
$2,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,695
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,725
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo