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Archstone San Mateo

Archstone San Mateo

San Mateo, California, 94403

1 Bedroom$2,301 - $2,886

2 Bedrooms$3,053 - $3,976

3 Bedrooms$5,252 - $5,573

Hillsdale Garden Apartments

Hillsdale Garden Apartments

San Mateo, California, 94403

Studio/1 Bedroom$1,701 - $2,123

2 Bedrooms$2,157 - $2,730

3 Bedrooms$3,083 - $3,497

Creekside

Creekside

San Mateo, California, 94401

1 Bedroom$1,880 - $2,135

2 Bedrooms$2,295 - $2,485

Scotchollow Apartment Homes

Scotchollow Apartment Homes

San Mateo, California, 94403

Studio/1 Bedroom$1,647 - $2,892

2 Bedrooms$2,312 - $4,741

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San Mateo Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0004.4%8.4% -4.0%
    $10,000 to $14,9993.4%5.6% -2.2%
    $15,000 to $19,9993.6%5.6% -2.0%
    $20,000 to $24,9993.4%5.8% -2.4%
    $25,000 to $29,9994.3%5.7% -1.4%
    $30,000 to $34,9994.5%5.7% -1.2%
    $35,000 to $39,9994.2%5.4% -1.2%
    $40,000 to $44,9994.8%5.2% -0.4%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.6%4.6% +0.0%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.6%8.6% +0.0%
    $60,000 to $74,99911.7%10.6% +1.1%
    $75,000 to $99,99914.0%11.5% +2.5%
    $100,000 to $124,9999.6%6.8% +2.8%
    $125,000 to $149,9996.0%3.6% +2.4%
    $150,000 to $199,9996.2%3.3% +2.9%
    $200,000 or more6.6%3.6% +3.0%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%5.3%4.8% +0.5%
    10.0% to 14.9%11.0%9.8% +1.2%
    15.0% to 19.9%13.9%13.6% +0.3%
    20.0% to 24.9%14.6%13.1% +1.5%
    25.0% to 29.9%11.2%11.0% +0.2%
    30.0% to 34.9%9.0%8.2% +0.8%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.7%5.9% -0.2%
    40.0% to 49.9%8.0%8.0% +0.0%
    50.0% or more17.2%20.2% -3.0%
    Not computed4.0%5.4% -1.4%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years5.2%9.6% -4.4%
    25 to 34 years30.5%29.3% +1.2%
    35 to 44 years25.2%25.8% -0.6%
    45 to 54 years16.4%16.5% -0.1%
    55 to 64 years7.9%8.0% -0.1%
    65 to 74 years5.4%5.3% +0.1%
    75 to 84 years6.2%4.0% +2.2%
    85 years and over3.1%1.6% +1.5%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes34.6%30.9% +3.7%
    30 to 44 minutes27.7%24.5% +3.2%
    45 to 59 minutes15.7%13.8% +1.9%
    60 or more minutes22.0%30.8% -8.8%

Source: 2000 Census

San Mateo, California

San Mateo is located south of San Francisco, and is one of the larger suburbs in the Bay area. It has a population of about 97,000 people. The city has vestiges of its former life as a summer home locale for the wealthy from San Francisco with some of the old mansion still standing. Today, it is a popular suburb with great mass transit links to San Francisco. When beginning the search for your San Mateo apartment, know that it is very walkable, and depending on your circumstances, you may not need a car. However, with all there is to see and do in the Bay Area, you might want to own one.

California's Central Park

San Mateo is popular for several reasons. It is a city with both an urban feel yet has plenty of outdoor space. Both Shoreline Park and Coyote Point are great areas where you can walk the beach or just enjoy the view of the Bay. You'll find numerous running and biking trails too. The performing arts center is one of the largest outside San Francisco and can provide many evenings of entertainment. The Japanese arboretum in downtown's Central Park can provide a fantastic refuge amongst the skyscrapers.

Asian Fusion

As with many cities in the Bay Area, you will find excellent Asian restaurants. San Mateo has a number of them that you'll want to check out. Wakuriya is excellent for its eight course Japanese dinners, and Oceanic is a locally owned Chinese food restaurant that gets the highest ratings from locals. 231 Ellsworth is a newer American cuisine place that might be on the expensive side but is well worth the price. Your San Mateo apartment is bound to be near some very good local and chain places, and you'll have fun finding your own favorites.

Dive Into San Mateo Nights

San Mateo is full of small bars and lounges to discover. You'll find live music at The Little Fox Theatre, which is a great addition to the downtown area. Good seating at tables, two bars and a wide selection of bands. It isn't huge either. McGovern's Bar often books local bands and is a good place just to hangout on other nights. If you like it quieter, B Street is a jazz place which is very laid back. There are pubs and dive bars all around and once in your San Mateo apartment, you'll quickly find ones you can call home.

 

 

Average Apartment Rent in San Mateo, California

# Bedrooms Apr Mar Feb 3 Month % change
Studio $1,775 $1,710 $1,612 10.1%
1 Bed $2,116 $2,028 $2,052 3.1%
2 Bed $2,437 $2,359 $2,528 -3.6%
3 Bed $3,746 $3,458 $3,657 2.4%

San Mateo Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in San Mateo have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Mateo apartment cost $2,052. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom San Mateo apartment was $2,528 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $3,657. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the San Mateo rentals listed below.

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  • What are some quiet neighborhoods in San Mateo?

    San Mateo Park is an upscale locale with lush gardens and gently winding tree-lined streets. This neighborhood boasts a small-town ambiance with terrific schools and an assortment of architectural styles, ranging from Queen Annes to English Tudors and Mediterranean’s. It is within close proximity to downtown San Mateo, but also features five-star restaurants and chic shopping boutiques of its own. Baywood Knolls is another quiet and affluent hillside neighborhood within San Mateo, with old-fashioned streetlights and traditional homes.

  • What's the weather like in San Mateo?

    Shielded from the Pacific Ocean by the Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo's climate is considered mild Mediterranean. There is a gap in the mountains that occasionally causes gusty afternoon winds and encourages fog to flow toward San Mateo from dusk to dawn. The average minimum temperature of January, the coolest month, is about 42 degrees. The average maximum temperature of September, the warmest month, is about 78 degrees. Precipitation averages about 19 inches annually.