Apartments and Homes for Rent in San Mateo, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in San Mateo, CA
Showing 17 listings in San Mateo, CA — open the app for the full catalog.
What's on the market in San Mateo right now
Asking prices of listings currently active on Nalren in San Mateo, CA — refreshed daily.
About rentals in San Mateo
17 rentals are listed in San Mateo, CA on Nalren right now — 4 houses, 2 condos or townhomes, 6 apartments. Asking rents run from $1,750 to $6,950 a month, with a median of $4,500. Of the 17 with a known listing date, 6 came to market in the last 90 days, 2 have been listed for three to six months, and 9 for longer.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in San Mateo, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in San Mateo by bedroom count
- 1-bedroom — median asking rent $2,350/mo across 3 listings
- 2-bedroom — median asking rent $4,500/mo across 8 listings
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $6,150/mo across 3 listings
- 4+ bedroom — median asking rent $5,150/mo across 3 listings
Asking rents in San Mateo currently range from $1,750 to $6,950 per month.
Currently for rent in San Mateo: 6 apartments, 2 condos and townhomes, 4 houses.
Aggregates of asking rents on listings currently active on Nalren — refreshed daily. Not an estimate of any specific property.
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Frequently asked questions — San Mateo, CA
How much is rent in San Mateo, CA?
The median asking rent across 17 active rental listings in San Mateo, CA is $4,500 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in San Mateo by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 1-bedroom $2,350/mo (3 listings), 2-bedroom $4,500/mo (8 listings), 3-bedroom $6,150/mo (3 listings), 4+ bedroom $5,150/mo (3 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in San Mateo, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 4 houses for rent in San Mateo alongside 6 apartments and 2 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in San Mateo, CA been on the market?
Of the 17 with a known listing date, 6 came to market in the last 90 days, 2 have been listed for three to six months, and 9 for longer. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in San Mateo, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near San Mateo have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 13 miles of San Mateo: Burlingame (8 listings, 3.4 mi), Redwood City (10 listings, 6.8 mi), Atherton (5 listings, 9 mi), Menlo Park (9 listings, 9.7 mi), Palo Alto (16 listings, 12.6 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in San Mateo, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in San Mateo, CA?
Nalren currently has 17 rentals listings in San Mateo, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.