2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Under $4,000

San Mateo is central Peninsula — a walkable B Street downtown, a Caltrain station, Hillsdale shopping center, and a big Japanese-American community. No BART. 1BRs typically run $2,800-$3,300.

41 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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San Mateo
Zumper

249 E Bellevue Ave

$2,995/mo
2 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

664 Vanessa Drive

$1,000/mo
2 bed5 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

609 Highland Ave

$3,600/mo
2 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

655 N Delaware St, San Mateo

$3,575/mo
2 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

3239 Glendora Dr Unit 1, San Mateo, CA 94403

$3,545/mo
2 bed2 bath1,000 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

24 Crystal Springs Rd APT 4, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,100/mo
2 bed2 bath1,026 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

112 N Bayshore Blvd APT 17, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,125/mo
2 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

1200 Dakota Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,300/mo
2 bed1 bath700 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,880/mo
2 bed2 bath800 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

249 E. Bellevue, 249 E Bellevue Ave APT 1, San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,995/mo
2 bed1 bath924 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

710 N Claremont St #1, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,999/mo
2 bed1 bath800 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

43 N Idaho St, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,500/mo
2 bed1 bath720 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

540 S El Camino Real #303, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,895/mo
2 bed2 bath950 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

71 9th Ave APT 6, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,600/mo
2 bed2 bath1,200 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

825 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

$3,600/mo
2 bed2 bath1,150 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

146 Dartmouth Rd APT 4, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,695/mo
2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

811 S Grant St #3, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,150/mo
2 bed1 bath700 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

1718 S Grant St #1A, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,900/mo
2 bed1 bath900 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

24 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

$3,800/mo
2 bed1 bath700 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

40 W 4th Ave APT 106, San Mateo, CA 94402

$3,145/mo
2 bed1 bath850 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in San Mateo right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 41 2-bedroom apartments for rent in San Mateo under $4,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in San Mateo?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in San Mateo start at $1,000/month, with an average of $3,385 and a median of $3,500/month. Prices reflect 41 active listings updated June 3, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is San Mateo like?

San Mateo is central Peninsula — a walkable B Street downtown, a Caltrain station, Hillsdale shopping center, and a big Japanese-American community. No BART. 1BRs typically run $2,800-$3,300.

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