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 $2,100

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

There are 346 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

1419 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1419 South B StreetSan Mateo, CA 94402
Call(650) 334-1179
401 E Poplar Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 units available
401 E Poplar AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94401
Call(415) 598-1343
The Colegrove Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 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
420 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,225/mo
Studio · 1 units available
420 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
Fiesta Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Fiesta ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
212 12th Ave #D, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
212 12th Ave #DSan Mateo, CA 94402
Oakview Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,575/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Oakview ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
Hillsdale Garden, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,649+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
Hillsdale GardenSan Mateo, CA 94403
Special Offer
400-404 Studio Cir #400-6, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
400-404 Studio Cir #400-6San Mateo, CA 94401
The Ambassador, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The AmbassadorSan Mateo, CA 94401
Humboldt Haven, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,795/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Humboldt HavenSan Mateo, CA 94401
4115 Beresford St #3, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,795/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
4115 Beresford St #3San Mateo, CA 94403
Santa Clara Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
Santa Clara WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
852 Jefferson Ct #B, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
852 Jefferson Ct #BSan Mateo, CA 94401
123 N El Camino, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,825/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
123 N El CaminoSan Mateo, CA 94401
619 N San Mateo Dr #1-21, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft
619 N San Mateo Dr #1-21San Mateo, CA 94401
San Mateo Gardens, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
San Mateo GardensSan Mateo, CA 94401
Alta De Sabla, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,950+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 12 units available
Alta De SablaSan Mateo, CA 94402
Price Drop
142 30th Ave #B, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
142 30th Ave #BSan Mateo, CA 94403
900 Palm Ave #7, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,975/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 625 sq ft
900 Palm Ave #7San Mateo, CA 94401
1021 Tilton Ave #B, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1021 Tilton Ave #BSan Mateo, CA 94401
851 Parrott Dr #851B, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 575 sq ft
851 Parrott Dr #851BSan Mateo, CA 94402
Park Laurel Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,000/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Park Laurel ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94401
735 N Amphlett Blvd #2, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
735 N Amphlett Blvd #2San Mateo, CA 94401
249 Elm St #107, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft
249 Elm St #107San Mateo, CA 94401
Lakeshore Landing, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,149+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
Lakeshore LandingSan Mateo, CA 94403
New Today
Madison Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,175/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Madison PlaceSan Mateo, CA 94403
Ryan Tower, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,197+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 6 units available
Ryan TowerSan Mateo, CA 94402
New Today
Park Royal, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,204+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Park RoyalSan Mateo, CA 94401
New Today
Bay Terrace, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,243+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 6 units available
Bay TerraceSan Mateo, CA 94403
New Today
The Preston at Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,269+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 1.5 baths · 680 - 1,152 sq ft
The Preston at HillsdaleSan Mateo, CA 94403
Station Park Green, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,297+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 35 units available
Station Park GreenSan Mateo, CA 94402
New Today
CitySouth, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,298+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
CitySouthSan Mateo, CA 94403
New Today
San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO, San Mateo, CA 94404
$3,342/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 270 sq ft
San Francisco - San Mateo - SFOSan Mateo, CA 94404
811 S Grant St #3, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
811 S Grant St #3San Mateo, CA 94402
Bridgepointe, San Mateo, CA 94404
$3,377+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 11 units available
BridgepointeSan Mateo, CA 94404
New Today
1109 Haddon Dr #3, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,425/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 965 sq ft
1109 Haddon Dr #3San Mateo, CA 94402
401 S Norfolk St #212, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,495/mo
2 beds · 2 baths
401 S Norfolk St #212San Mateo, CA 94401
Price Drop
Creekside, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,506+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
CreeksideSan Mateo, CA 94401
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