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Scotchollow Apartment Homes
San Mateo, California, 94403
Studio/1 Bedroom$1,199 - $1,399
2 Bedrooms$1,699 - $1,899
Metropolitan Apartments
San Mateo, California, 94401
3 BedroomsFrom $3,198
1 Bedroom$1,896 - $2,661
2 Bedrooms$2,473 - $3,320
Archstone San Mateo
San Mateo, California, 94403
1 Bedroom$1,620 - $2,009
2 Bedrooms$1,995 - $2,700
3 Bedrooms$2,725 - $3,185
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San Mateo Apartment Rental Market
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 4.4% 8.4% -4.0% $10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 5.6% -2.2% $15,000 to $19,999 3.6% 5.6% -2.0% $20,000 to $24,999 3.4% 5.8% -2.4% $25,000 to $29,999 4.3% 5.7% -1.4% $30,000 to $34,999 4.5% 5.7% -1.2% $35,000 to $39,999 4.2% 5.4% -1.2% $40,000 to $44,999 4.8% 5.2% -0.4% $45,000 to $49,999 4.6% 4.6% +0.0% $50,000 to $59,999 8.6% 8.6% +0.0% $60,000 to $74,999 11.7% 10.6% +1.1% $75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 11.5% +2.5% $100,000 to $124,999 9.6% 6.8% +2.8% $125,000 to $149,999 6.0% 3.6% +2.4% $150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 3.3% +2.9% $200,000 or more 6.6% 3.6% +3.0% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City 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 more 17.2% 20.2% -3.0% Not computed 4.0% 5.4% -1.4% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 5.2% 9.6% -4.4% 25 to 34 years 30.5% 29.3% +1.2% 35 to 44 years 25.2% 25.8% -0.6% 45 to 54 years 16.4% 16.5% -0.1% 55 to 64 years 7.9% 8.0% -0.1% 65 to 74 years 5.4% 5.3% +0.1% 75 to 84 years 6.2% 4.0% +2.2% 85 years and over 3.1% 1.6% +1.5% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 34.6% 30.9% +3.7% 30 to 44 minutes 27.7% 24.5% +3.2% 45 to 59 minutes 15.7% 13.8% +1.9% 60 or more minutes 22.0% 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 | Oct | Sep | Aug | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | $1,080 | $1,127 | $1,094 | -1.3% |
| 1 Bed | $1,411 | $1,443 | $1,413 | -0.1% |
| 2 Bed | $1,851 | $1,913 | $1,903 | -2.7% |
| 3 Bed | $2,535 | $2,683 | $2,661 | -4.7% |
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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 August the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Mateo apartment cost $1,413. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom San Mateo apartment was $1,903 in August. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in August was $2,661. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the San Mateo rentals listed below.Featured San Mateo Apartments for Rent
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Townhouse Gardens
San Mateo, CA 94402
Centrally located among San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the East Bay, Townhouse Gardens is the ideal location for those seeking a peaceful home setting that's close to all the Bay Area has to offer.Set in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Mateo, you are only steps away from Central Park, Japanese Garden, and some of San Mateo's finest shops and restaurants. Experience the best of both worlds at Westlake Realty Group's Townhouse Gardens, located at 85 W. 5th Avenue in San Mateo. Centrally located among San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the East Bay, Townhouse Gardens is the ideal location for those seeking a peaceful home setting that's close to all the Bay Area has to offer. Set in a serene residential neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Mateo. Please Call For An Appointment.
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Hillsdale Garden Apartments
San Mateo, CA 94403
Welcome to Hillsdale Gardens, a down-to-earth, welcoming community in San Mateo! Our apartment homes feature storage space and big, open living areas to give you the space to relax at the end of the day. We're a short walk from the Hillsdale Shopping Center, a mall with all the great department stores, specialty retail, and food court goodies. Take a short drive up El Camino Real to the Central Park, where you'll find tons of shops and restaurants - including your favorite chains and soon-to-be favorite independently-owned establishments. You'll also enjoy easy access public transit, including buses and CalTrain, and to Hwys. 101 and 92, so you can reach the rest of the Bay Area whenever you want! Then come home to Hillsdale Gardens, where our town home-style buildings that are spread out over 37 acres offer more quiet and privacy than many other apartment communities. Meet your neighbors on hot summer days at our large swimming pool. We can't wait to welcome you home to Hillsdale Gardens!
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Lakeshore Landing
San Mateo, CA 94403
Enjoy spectacular waterfront living at Lakeshore Landing! Enjoy sweeping views from your private balcony overlooking the water. This unique location is also conveniently located with quick access to Highways 101, 92/San Mateo Bridge, and 280. You're minutes away from grocery stores and a 5-minute drive from the shops and restaurants at Hillsdale Mall. Major employers near cat-friendly Lakeshore Landing including Franklin-Templeton, Visa, and Oracle, are minutes away.
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Miramar/Beach Park Apartments
Foster City, CA 94404
Welcome to Beach Park, a friendly garden-style apartment community located in beautiful Foster City. Enjoy light-filled floorplans featuring oversized balconies or patios with pool or garden views. Beach Park residents enjoy many fine amenities including a large swimming pool, his and her saunas, and clubhouse privileges to elegant sister community, Miramar Apartments.Minutes away, enjoy bird watching, cycling, or jogging along the scenic bayside recreational trail. Stroll to exciting local theatre or drive to nearby waterfront parks and city services. Beach Park is easily accessible to Highway 101, 92, San Francisco International Airport, and numerous employment opportunities on the San Francisco Peninsula and beyond. Life just got a little easier. Click on the Reserve Now link under Availability to rent your apartment online.
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Harbor Cove
Foster City, CA 94404
Welcome to the peaceful and unique community of Harbor Cove in Foster City! Enjoy our waterfront views and superb location - we're minutes away from a Bank of America, Safeway, Costco and several great restaurants. A man-made enclosed lagoon system runs through the city, which means the city is known for a number of water sports and fantastic seafood restaurants. You can also spend the day at Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park, where concerts are held at the public amphitheater in the summer. Foster City is the perfect place to pick up some new hobbies - like windsurfing, maybe, or even dragon boating. The Bay Area Dragons team practices at the Foster City Boat Park and offers free lessons on Saturdays. If something involving a little less adrenaline is more to your liking, there's also a 9-hole golf course at Mariners Point. Your apartment home will have plenty of space - almost all of our bedrooms feature walk-in closets. Entertaining guests will also be a breeze, with breakfast bars or separate dining areas in most apartment homes as well. When it's nice out, invite some friends over for a BBQ and day at our pool. We're also close to Hwys. 101 and 92. We look forward to welcoming you home to Harbor Cove!
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Davey Glen Apartments
Belmont, CA 94002
Welcome to Davey Glen Apartments, where you'll find the perfect combination of peace and tranquility with an exciting location! We're located right off El Camino Real, the main boulevard in Belmont, where you'll find stores for the necessities (Safeway and Ace Hardware) and some of the more fun stuff (Old Navy or Pacific Sunwear), plus dozens of cafes and coffeeshops for quick bites to eat, and restaurants to satisfy every palate. Davey Glen is also close to the Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market, where you can pick up some fresh produce every week. We're also nearby Hwy. 101, so the rest of the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose and the East Bay, is at your fingertips. Enjoy the views from the huge windows in your apartment home. Relax by the pool on lazy afternoons or have lunch with a few friends on your balcony. Many of our apartments feature separate dining areas or breakfast bars for casual eating. Our on-site management and maintenance teams look forward to assisting you with anything you need. Davey Glen is also just minutes away from the Belmont Sports Complex, with a number of recreational fields that are used by the city's sports programs - get some friends together to sign up for the softball league! You'll love living at Davey Glen! Please note that we are open from 9:00am to 6:00pm, but by appointment only. Please call or email to schedule!
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Lantern Cove
Foster City, CA 94404
Enjoy the convenience of metropolitan living in a scenic neighborhood. Lantern Cove's central location is ideal for commuters, with easy access to Highway 101, 92 and the Hillsdale Cal Train Station. We are minutes from entertainment, shopping & the popular Bay Trail.
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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes
Foster City, CA 94404
Life in balance. Schooner Bay Apartments is the perfect blend of neighborhood living and Bay Area bustle in the heart of Foster City. You'll be surrounded by peaceful, gracious landscaping and one of the best school districts around. Every one of our beautifully appointed, spacious apartment homes includes a private garage and in-home washer/dryer, and some feature newly renovated kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, upgraded cabinetry and brand-new flooring. Easy access to the Belmont & Hillsdale Caltrain Stations and highways 101 and 92 (the San Mateo Bridge). Schooner Bay puts you right in the center of all the best the Bay Area has to offer.
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$1350 One bedroom in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 94403
Rent 1350 Deposit 1375 Pets NOplease call for more details Listing ID 1410109
- Rotary Haciendas San Mateo, CA 94403
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