# Average Rent in San Mateo, CA

> How much is rent in San Mateo, CA? $4,609 median across 93 units in 12 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 10, 2026

## What is the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in San Mateo, CA is $4,943 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 93 priced apartments in 12 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

12 apartment buildings, 93 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$4,943/mo

median $4,609

[-18.6% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/trends/)

Cheapest

$2,795/mo

Casa Baywood Apartments

Properties

12

tracked daily

Units

93

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 12 properties in San Mateo, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$4,657

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in San Mateo, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $5,043, ended at $4,657.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 5,043 |
| Aug | 5,023 |
| Aug | 5,084 |
| Aug | 4,868 |
| Sep | 4,847 |
| Sep | 4,829 |
| Sep | 4,753 |
| Sep | 4,865 |
| Oct | 5,125 |
| Oct | 5,177 |
| Oct | 5,095 |
| Oct | 4,882 |
| Oct | 4,809 |
| Nov | 4,657 |

[Full San Mateo, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## San Mateo, CA Rent Prices

All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 2.3 (9)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/country-club-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): Country Club Apartments 420 N Bayshore Blvd #1, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $2,245/mo as of Nov 3 Avg $2,245 1 units

[#2 4.7 (3)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/casa-baywood-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): Casa Baywood Apartments 212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $2,795/mo Avg $2,795 1 units

[#3 4.1 (17)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/alta-de-sabla-san-mateo-ca/): Alta De Sabla 10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA From $2,900/mo Avg $3,419 5 units

[#4 3.6 (34)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/ryan-tower-san-mateo-ca/): Ryan Tower 120 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA From $3,197/mo Avg $4,042 6 units

[#5 3.2 (25)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/park-royal-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): Park Royal Apartments 651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $3,247/mo Avg $3,469 4 units

[#6 4.3 (69)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/the-hayden-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): The Hayden Apartments 815 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002, USA From $3,430/mo Avg $4,221 14 units

[#7 4.7 (115)](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/hanover-burlingame-san-mateo-ca/): Hanover Burlingame 1881 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA From $3,540/mo as of Oct 31 Avg $5,238 15 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Country Club Apartments 420 N Bayshore Blvd #1, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/country-club-apartments-san-mateo-ca/) | $2,245 as of Nov 3 | $2,245 | $6.41/ft² | 2.3 (9) | 1 |
| 2 | [Casa Baywood Apartments 212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/casa-baywood-apartments-san-mateo-ca/) | $2,795 | $2,795 | $4.14/ft² | 4.7 (3) | 1 |
| 3 | [Alta De Sabla 10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/alta-de-sabla-san-mateo-ca/) | $2,900 | $3,419 | $5.69/ft² | 4.1 (17) | 5 |
| 4 | [Ryan Tower 120 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/ryan-tower-san-mateo-ca/) | $3,197 | $4,042 | $5.66/ft² | 3.6 (34) | 6 |
| 5 | [Park Royal Apartments 651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/park-royal-apartments-san-mateo-ca/) | $3,247 | $3,469 | $5.39/ft² | 3.2 (25) | 4 |
| 6 | [The Hayden Apartments 815 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/the-hayden-apartments-san-mateo-ca/) | $3,430 | $4,221 | $6.32/ft² | 4.3 (69) | 14 |
| 7 | [Hanover Burlingame 1881 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/hanover-burlingame-san-mateo-ca/) | $3,540 as of Oct 31 | $5,238 | $5.30/ft² | 4.7 (115) | 15 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

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[Country Club Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/country-club-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): ![Country Club Apartments apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21835?w=600) 2.3 (9) 420 N Bayshore Blvd #1, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $2,245/mo prices as of Nov 3 1 units

[Casa Baywood Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/casa-baywood-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): ![Casa Baywood Apartments apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21840?w=600) 4.7 (3) 212 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $2,795/mo 1 units

[Alta De Sabla](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/alta-de-sabla-san-mateo-ca/): ![Alta De Sabla apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21837?w=600) 4.1 (17) 10 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA From $2,900/mo 5 units

[Ryan Tower](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/ryan-tower-san-mateo-ca/): ![Ryan Tower apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21830?w=600) 3.6 (34) 120 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA From $3,197/mo 6 units

[Park Royal Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/park-royal-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): ![Park Royal Apartments apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21836?w=600) 3.2 (25) 651 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA From $3,247/mo 4 units

[The Hayden Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/the-hayden-apartments-san-mateo-ca/): ![The Hayden Apartments apartments in San Mateo, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8386?w=600) 4.3 (69) 815 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002, USA From $3,430/mo 14 units

[Browse all San Mateo, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/)

By Area

## San Mateo, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Country Club Manor 6](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Country%20Club%20Manor)[North Central 5](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Central)[Town Center 2](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Town%20Center)[Belmont 94002 1](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Belmont%2094002)[South San Mateo 1](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20San%20Mateo)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the San Mateo, CA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/rent-map/)

## San Mateo, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in San Mateo, CA is **$4,943 per month**, based on 93 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,795 at Casa Baywood Apartments to $9,795 at Two50 Downtown.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $3,600/mo | $2,900/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $4,257/mo | $2,795/mo | 49 |
| 2 Bed | $5,935/mo | $4,072/mo | 32 |
| 3 Bed | $7,192/mo | $6,527/mo | 5 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in San Mateo, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Mateo, CA averages **$4,257/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$5,935/mo**. At the local median household income of **$152,669**, that works out to **39% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Mateo, CA at **$3,079/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/san-mateo-ca/trends/) runs **61% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Mateo, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Mateo, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$198,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,943/mo.

Comfortable income

$237,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,795/mo), you need to earn at least **$112,000/year**.

Median household income in San Mateo, CA is **$152,669** , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in San Mateo, CA

Overall prices in San Mateo, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Mateo, CA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $4,943 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $11,079/mo |

Population

103,555

Median household income

$152,669

Census median rent

$3,079/mo

Census rent burden

28.5%

Median age

38.0

Mean commute

27 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in California

How San Mateo, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs San Mateo, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,109 | -37% | -2.9% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,375 | -32% | -2.9% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,881 | -42% | +3% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,257 | -54% | -19.7% | 33 |
| [Antioch, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/antioch-ca/) | $2,277 | -54% | -6% | 32 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,763 | -44% | -4% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in San Mateo, CA is $4,943 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 93 priced apartments in 12 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in San Mateo, CA?

The median asking rent in San Mateo, CA is $4,609 per month, computed from 93 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $4,943/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Mateo, CA?

The lowest available rent in San Mateo, CA starts at $2,795 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo, CA average $4,257/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,795/mo across 49 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Mateo, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in San Mateo, CA average $5,935/mo. Units start from $4,072/mo across 32 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in San Mateo, CA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

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