What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Mateo, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Mateo. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in San Mateo, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Mateo. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Mateo. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $2,150

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Mateo, CA?

There are 334 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

401 E Poplar Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,150/mo
Studio · 2 units available
401 E Poplar AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94401
Call(415) 598-1343
The Colegrove Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,150/mo
Studio · 2 units available
The Colegrove ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
Call(650) 484-5850
21 East 40th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,195/mo
Studio · 1 units available
21 East 40th Ave.San Mateo, CA 94403
Call(650) 547-0983
1113 Haddon Dr #6, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,195/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 380 sq ft
1113 Haddon Dr #6San Mateo, CA 94402
Special Offer
420 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,225/mo
Studio · 2 units available
420 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
815 N Humboldt St #504, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 490 sq ft
815 N Humboldt St #504San Mateo, CA 94401
Fiesta Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Fiesta ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
1022 E 4th Ave #4, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
1022 E 4th Ave #4San Mateo, CA 94401
151 North Claremont, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,595/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
151 North ClaremontSan Mateo, CA 94401
Hillsdale Garden, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,649+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Hillsdale GardenSan Mateo, CA 94403
New Today
Oakview Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,725/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Oakview ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
619 N San Mateo Dr #1-21, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,795/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft
619 N San Mateo Dr #1-21San Mateo, CA 94401
The Preston at Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,803+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
The Preston at HillsdaleSan Mateo, CA 94403
Madison Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,825/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Madison PlaceSan Mateo, CA 94403
123 N El Camino, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,825/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
123 N El CaminoSan Mateo, CA 94401
San Mateo Gardens, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
San Mateo GardensSan Mateo, CA 94401
142 30th Ave #B, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
142 30th Ave #BSan Mateo, CA 94403
852 Jefferson Ct #B, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
852 Jefferson Ct #BSan Mateo, CA 94401
Alta De Sabla, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,050+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 16 units available
Alta De SablaSan Mateo, CA 94402
Price Drop
1021 Tilton Ave #B, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1021 Tilton Ave #BSan Mateo, CA 94401
Creekside, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,152+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
CreeksideSan Mateo, CA 94401
Price Drop
Park Royal, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,190+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 8 units available
Park RoyalSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1758 S Grant St #1, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,195/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1758 S Grant St #1San Mateo, CA 94402
Bay Terrace, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,216+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 10 units available
Bay TerraceSan Mateo, CA 94403
Price Drop
1823 El Parque Ct #C, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
1823 El Parque Ct #CSan Mateo, CA 94403
CitySouth, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,271+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 18 units available
CitySouthSan Mateo, CA 94403
Price Drop
711 S Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
711 S Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
Lakeshore Landing, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,387+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 18 units available
Lakeshore LandingSan Mateo, CA 94403
New Today
Humboldt Haven, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Humboldt HavenSan Mateo, CA 94401
400 Studio Cir #4, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,400/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
400 Studio Cir #4San Mateo, CA 94401
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,420/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSan Mateo, CA 94403
The Ambassador, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,425/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
The AmbassadorSan Mateo, CA 94401
San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO, San Mateo, CA 94404
$3,433/mo
Studio · 1 units available
San Francisco - San Mateo - SFOSan Mateo, CA 94404
116 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
116 N Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94401
726 10th Ave #726, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 887 sq ft
726 10th Ave #726San Mateo, CA 94402
Station Park Green, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,547+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 43 units available
Station Park GreenSan Mateo, CA 94402
$1,000 Off
3015 Los Prados St, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,550/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ft
3015 Los Prados StSan Mateo, CA 94403
2727 Edison, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,599+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
2727 EdisonSan Mateo, CA 94403
Bridgepointe, San Mateo, CA 94404
$3,639+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
BridgepointeSan Mateo, CA 94404
New Today
Ryan Tower, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,716+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 8 units available
Ryan TowerSan Mateo, CA 94402
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