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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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$2,895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
3 Days Ago
$2,897–$3,587
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$2,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$2,960–$3,950
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$3,000
2 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Hayward Park, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,017–$3,889
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Hayward Park, San Mateo
$3,050–$3,350
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$3,100–$6,532
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$3,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$3,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,419–$6,713
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,439–$4,989
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$3,551–$4,492
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,580
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,595
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,600
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo