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Rent Trends for Apartments in San Mateo
January 2026
| Bedroom count | San Mateo | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,909 |  up 0.41% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,747 |  down 0.94% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,950 | down 3.64% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,999 | down 4.78% |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,275 | down 15.18% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 102 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 remained the same at $2,909, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.81% to $2,747.
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PadMapper has 102 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in San Mateo. Specifically, 6 studio apartments, 37 one-bedroom apartments, 42 two-bedroom apartments, 11 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–$1,800
Studio Apartments · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$1,400
1 Bedroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$1,750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
3 Hours Ago
$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment · Beresford Park, San Mateo
$2,195
1 Bedroom Apartment · Hayward Park, San Mateo
$2,195–$4,045
Studio–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo
$2,280
Studio Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$2,550
Studio Apartment · Beresford Park, San Mateo
$2,550
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
4 Days Ago
$2,647–$3,243
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo
$2,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,686–$7,500
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · North Central, San Mateo
$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
$2,700
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago