Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA from $1,450

38 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath
38 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
119 E Poplar Ave #3A, San Mateo, CA 94401
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
119 E Poplar Ave #3ASan Mateo, CA 94401View units
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
1 bed · 2 units available
The Colegrove ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
Call(650) 484-5850
1113 Haddon Dr #6, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,195/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 380 sq ft
1113 Haddon Dr #6San Mateo, CA 94402
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420 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,225/mo
Studio · 2 units available
420 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Fiesta Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,250+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Fiesta ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
21 East 40th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,295/mo
Studio · 1 units available
21 East 40th Ave.San Mateo, CA 94403
520 E Bellevue Ave #52014, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,325/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 460 sq ft
520 E Bellevue Ave #52014San Mateo, CA 94401
4325 Beresford St #6, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
4325 Beresford St #6San Mateo, CA 94403
1022 E 4th Ave #4, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,425/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
1022 E 4th Ave #4San Mateo, CA 94401
1926 Ivy, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1926 IvySan Mateo, CA 94403
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670, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 units available
670San Mateo, CA 94401
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Hillsdale Garden, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,526+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Hillsdale GardenSan Mateo, CA 94403
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San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO, San Mateo, CA 94404
$2,579/mo
Studio · 1 units available
San Francisco - San Mateo - SFOSan Mateo, CA 94404
Humboldt Haven, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,595/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Humboldt HavenSan Mateo, CA 94401
67 41st Ave #6, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 618 sq ft
67 41st Ave #6San Mateo, CA 94403
1009 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1009 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
902 Peninsula Ave #204, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,675/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 693 sq ft
902 Peninsula Ave #204San Mateo, CA 94401
424 Williams Pl #4, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
424 Williams Pl #4San Mateo, CA 94401
Madison Place, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,795/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Madison PlaceSan 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
1625 Hemlock Ave #A, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 645 sq ft
1625 Hemlock Ave #ASan Mateo, CA 94401View units
Santa Clara Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
Santa Clara WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
The Preston at Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,817+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
The Preston at HillsdaleSan 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
Oakview Apartments, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,825/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Oakview ApartmentsSan Mateo, CA 94403
1730 S Grant St #1-5, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1730 S Grant St #1-5San Mateo, CA 94402
San Mateo Gardens, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
San Mateo GardensSan Mateo, CA 94401
2301 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,980/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
2301 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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
852 Jefferson Ct #B, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
852 Jefferson Ct #BSan Mateo, CA 94401
24 Baytree Way #2, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
24 Baytree Way #2San Mateo, CA 94402
CitySouth, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,130+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 24 units available
CitySouthSan Mateo, CA 94403
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320 Peninsula Ave #312, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 667 sq ft
320 Peninsula Ave #312San Mateo, CA 94401
Bay Terrace, San Mateo, CA 94403
$3,166+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 10 units available
Bay TerraceSan Mateo, CA 94403
Price Drop
711 S Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
711 S Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
1317 South B St., San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1317 South B St.San Mateo, CA 94402
New Today
Creekside, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,314+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
CreeksideSan Mateo, CA 94401
New Today
1646 S Grant St #3, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,345/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
1646 S Grant St #3San Mateo, CA 94402

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 354 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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.

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

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Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
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Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Mateo. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

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