Pet-Friendly 1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Mateo

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.

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

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San Mateo
Zumper

50 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo

$1,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

928 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo

$1,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

820 N Delaware St, San Mateo

$1,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

1919 Alameda De Las Pulgas APT 135, San Mateo, CA 94403

$1,800/mo
1 bed1 bath714 sqft
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San Mateo
Zumper

1919 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo

$1,800/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

231 N El Camino Real #201, San Mateo

$2,100/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

2454 S El Camino Real

$2,150/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,195/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

60 East 40th Ave, 60 E 40th Ave APT D, San Mateo, CA 94403

$2,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zumper

400 Bermuda Dr, San Mateo

$2,250/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

Fiesta Apartments, 640 19th Ave

$2,250/mo
1 bed
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San Mateo
Zillow

606 S Fremont St #2, San Mateo, CA 94402

$2,250/mo
1 bed1 bath10 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

Casa Baywood, 212 S El Camino Real #212-63, San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,295/mo
1 bed1 bath675 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

1741 Leslie St Unit 4, San Mateo, CA 94402

$2,350/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

2204 S El Camino Real #5, San Mateo, CA 94403

$2,400/mo
1 bed1 bath734 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

205 Monte Diablo Ave APT 4C, San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,400/mo
1 bed1 bath555 sqft
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San Mateo
Zumper

205 Monte Diablo Ave #4C, San Mateo

$2,400/mo
1 bed1 bath
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San Mateo
Zillow

709 Laurel Ave #2, San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,400/mo
1 bed1 bath600 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

2140 S El Camino Real #2, San Mateo, CA 94403

$2,450/mo
1 bed1 bath550 sqft
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San Mateo
Zillow

N Claremont, 119 N Claremont St #Adu, San Mateo, CA 94401

$2,495/mo
1 bed1 bath625 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in San Mateo right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 99 1-bedroom apartments for rent in San Mateo. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in San Mateo?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in San Mateo start at $1,200/month, with an average of $2,834 and a median of $2,815/month. Prices reflect 99 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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