Houses For Rent in San Mateo, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near San Mateo, CA

We found 28 more apartments matching your filters just outside San Mateo

Average Rent Trends in San Mateo, CA

Rent in San Mateo, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$5,200
Jul 2025$4,950
Aug 2025$5,495
Sep 2025$5,696
Oct 2025$5,145
Nov 2025$4,995
Dec 2025$5,000
Jan 2026$4,995
Feb 2026$4,950
Mar 2026$5,495
Apr 2026$4,995
May 2026$4,650
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,950$4,200$5,000$8,167$3,450
Townhomes—$5,490—$5,850$5,490
Apartments and Condos$2,975$4,200$5,000—$3,499
Houses$2,650$4,900$5,600$8,167$3,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in San Mateo, CA

  • What is the average rent of a house in San Mateo, CA?
    The average rent of a house in San Mateo, CA is $5,350 per month. This is about 177% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in San Mateo, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Mateo, CA was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $4,500 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in San Mateo, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Mateo, CA was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $5,696 per month.
  • How many houses are available to rent in San Mateo, CA?
    There are 33 available houses to rent in San Mateo, CA.
  • What are some neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA?
    Some neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA include: South Shoreview, San Mateo Heights, Twenty-Fifth Ave, Central, North Central.
  • What are some zip codes in San Mateo, CA?
    San Mateo, CA includes zip codes such as: 94403, 94404, 94401, 94402, 94405.
  • What are some cities near San Mateo, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Hillsborough, Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, San Carlos. These cities may have more rental options to explore.