San Mateo CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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540 S El Camino Real APT 201, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,895/mo
2 bds
2 ba
975 sqft
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11 Hayward Ave UNIT 1006, San Mateo, CA 94401
$3,900/mo
2 bds
2.5 ba
1,530 sqft
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3 days agoApply instantly
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The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows | 3098 Kyne St W, San Mateo, CA
$3,925+ 1 bd

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$3,925+1bd
$5,014+2bd
$5,950+3bd
Azara San Mateo | 1650 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA
$3,985+ 1 bd

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$3,985+1bd
$4,882+2bd
The Addison at Central Park | 19 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA
$3,995+ 1 bd

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$3,995+1bd
$5,095+2bd
Metropolitan | 338 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA
$4,055+ 1 bd

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$4,055+1bd
$5,092+2bd
$6,188+3bd
153 N San Mateo Dr APT 210, San Mateo, CA 94401
$4,100/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,432 sqft
- Apartment for rent
18 days agoApply instantly
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131 24th Ave APT 1, San Mateo, CA 94403
$4,295/mo
3 bds
2 ba
1,600 sqft
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9 days ago
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2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy FLOOR 2-ID713, San Mateo, CA 94404
$4,320/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,171 sqft
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN SAN MATEO CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in San Mateo CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in San Mateo CA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN SAN MATEO CA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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