Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Under $3,500
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 38 apartments for rent in San Mateo under $3,500/month, 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.
38 listings available — updated July 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
123 N El Camino, 123 N El Camino Real APT 21, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,695/mo
San Mateo Gardens, 22 N San Mateo Dr APT 217, San Mateo, CA 94401
$2,895/mo
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in San Mateo right now?
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 38 apartments for rent in San Mateo under $3,500/month. 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 $2,771 and a median of $2,725/month. Prices reflect 38 active listings updated July 3, 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.