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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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$2,895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$2,940–$3,940
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$2,995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
1 Day Ago
$2,995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
2 Days Ago
$3,000–$4,605
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,007–$3,847
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$3,035–$3,570
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Shoreview, San Mateo
$3,050–$3,350
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$3,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,250
1 Bedroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,377–$5,387
Studio–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Hayward Park, San Mateo
$3,550
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
$3,600
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,695
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$3,732–$5,272
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Marina Lagoon, San Mateo
22 Hours Ago
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Hayward Park, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$3,950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Hayward Park, San Mateo