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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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$4,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Beresford Park, San Mateo
4 Days Ago
$4,042–$6,430
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$4,120–$6,381
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hayward Park, San Mateo
$4,180–$10,736
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Hillsdale, San Mateo
$4,300
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$4,320
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment  · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$4,700
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$4,700
2 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$4,730
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
$4,850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$4,890–$8,073
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
$4,980
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Northwest Heights, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$5,020
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$5,400
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Sugarloaf, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$5,440
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Shoreview, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$5,499
3 Bedrooms Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
$5,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$5,600
6 Bedrooms Apartment · North Central, San Mateo
$5,720
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago
$6,040
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hillsdale, San Mateo
5+ Days Ago