What's the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

Rental Market Trends in San Mateo, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,450 per month, which is 81% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,450

-1.4%-$49 decrease month-over-month

3.4%$114 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

144

APARTMENTS

$3,173

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$5,490

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Mateo, CA at $3,173 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $5,490 per month. Houses average $3,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,950
2 Bedrooms	$4,200
3 Bedrooms	$5,000
4 Bedrooms	$8,167
All	$3,450

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Mateo, CA is $2,950 per month, followed by $4,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $8,167 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,900
2 Bedrooms	$5,490
3 Bedrooms	$4,450
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$5,490

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Mateo, CA is $2,900 per month, followed by $5,490 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,450 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,975
2 Bedrooms	$4,200
3 Bedrooms	$5,000
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,499

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $2,975 per month, followed by $4,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $5,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,650
2 Bedrooms	$4,900
3 Bedrooms	$5,600
4 Bedrooms	$8,167
All	$3,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Mateo, CA is $2,650 per month, followed by $4,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $8,167 for a 4 bedroom house.