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Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA

As of October 16, 2026, brightplace lists 138 apartments for rent across 16 communities in San Mateo, CA. At the typical community, studios start at $3,035 a month, one-bedrooms at $3,346, two-bedrooms at $4,577, and three-bedrooms at $6,907. Equity Residential manages 4 of these communities, Prometheus Real Estate Group 4, and Greystar 3.

Communities
16
Apartments available
138
Typical starting rent
$3,406/mo
Homes in these buildings
1,575

Rent by apartment size in San Mateo

Listed rents as of October 16, 2026.
SizeAvailableCommunitiesTypical starting rentLowest listed rent
Studio43$3,035/mo$2,642/mo
1 bedroom5311$3,346/mo$2,852/mo
2 bedrooms4413$4,577/mo$2,943/mo
3 bedrooms145$6,907/mo$3,805/mo

Typical starting rent is the median of each community’s lowest listed rent for that size, shown when at least three communities list it. Lowest listed rent is the single cheapest listing, which can be a room in a shared home or an income-restricted apartment. Rents change daily, so confirm with the community before you apply.

Apartment communities in San Mateo

16 communities, A to Z. Availability and rents as of October 16, 2026.

  • 55 West Fifth Apartments

    55 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

    3 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,906–$5,204/mo

  • Azara

    1650 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402

    4 available · $4,595–$5,384/mo

  • Bay Terrace

    3204 Casa De Campo Way, San Mateo, CA 94403

    8 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $2,943–$4,418/mo

  • Brickline Flats

    20 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

    5 available · Studio–1 bd · $3,891–$5,344/mo

  • Bridgepointe

    1987 Bridgepointe Cir, San Mateo, CA 94404

    14 available · $3,462–$5,068/mo

  • Chesapeake Point

    1633 Marina Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403

    3 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $4,629–$5,109/mo

  • CitySouth

    3055 La Selva St, San Mateo, CA 94403

    13 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,346–$4,738/mo

  • Creekside Apartments

    1600 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

    5 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,108–$3,998/mo

  • Hillsdale Garden Apartments

    3500 Edison St, San Mateo, CA 94403

    8 available · Studio–2 bd · $2,642–$4,167/mo

  • Lakeshore Landing

    2717 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

    9 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,087–$3,977/mo

  • Laurel Crossing

    203 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

    8 available · Studio–2 bd · $3,035–$4,524/mo

  • Metropolitan

    338 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

    8 available · 1 bd–3 bd · $4,734–$7,492/mo

  • Park Place at San Mateo Apartments

    1101 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403

    15 available · 1 bd–3 bd · $4,513–$6,991/mo

  • Station Park Green

    430 Station Park Cir, San Mateo, CA 94402

    25 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,349–$5,489/mo

  • The Apartment Collection At Bay Meadows

    3098 W Kyne St, San Mateo, CA 94403

    6 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $5,945–$8,500/mo

  • West 5th Apartments

    85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

    4 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $3,327–$4,390/mo

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