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

Rental Market Trends in San Mateo, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,597 per month, which is 84% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,597

1.5%$52 increase month-over-month

-0.1%-$3 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

131

APARTMENTS

$3,419

HOUSES

$4,600

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of June 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in San Mateo, CA at $3,400 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,600 per month. Apartments average $3,419 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,950
All	$3,597

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Mateo, CA is $3,000 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,700
2 Bedrooms	$4,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,950
All	$3,400

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Mateo, CA is $2,700 per month, followed by $4,200 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$4,580
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,595

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA is $3,000 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $4,580 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$4,450
3 Bedrooms	$5,800
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$4,600

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Mateo, CA is $2,350 per month, followed by $4,450 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom house.