Apartments for Rent in San Mateo
As of July 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 89 apartments for rent in San Mateo, starting at $1,800/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.
San Mateo is central Peninsula — a walkable B Street downtown, a Caltrain station, Hillsdale shopping center, and a big Japanese-American community. No BART. 1BRs typically run $2,800-$3,300.
89 listings available — updated July 2, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
Humboldt Haven, 128 N Humboldt St APT 15, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,595/mo
Christina Apartments, 1221 S El Camino Real #E3b48909d, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,100/mo
Oakview Apartments, 3135 Campus Dr #118, San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,325/mo
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in San Mateo right now?
As of July 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 89 apartments for rent in San Mateo. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in San Mateo?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in San Mateo start at $1,800/month, with an average of $4,217 and a median of $3,786/month. Prices reflect 89 active listings updated July 2, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is San Mateo like?
San Mateo is central Peninsula — a walkable B Street downtown, a Caltrain station, Hillsdale shopping center, and a big Japanese-American community. No BART. 1BRs typically run $2,800-$3,300.