San Mateo County CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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The Triton | 55 Triton Park Ln, San Mateo, CA
$3,705+ 1 bd

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$3,705+1 bd
$4,350+2 bd
$5,795+3 bd
The Marston by Windsor | 825 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA
$3,715+ 1 bd

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$3,715+1 bd
$4,395+2 bd
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Brickline Flats | 20 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA
$3,718+ Studio

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$3,718+Studio
744 Coleman Ave APT Q, Menlo Park, CA 94025
$3,725/mo
2 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
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51 days ago
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Pescadero | 950 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, CA
$3,729+ 1 bd

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$3,729+1 bd
$4,438+2 bd
675 Sharon Park Dr APT 135, Menlo Park, CA 94025
$3,750/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,020 sqft
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2101 Hastings Shore Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
$3,750/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,048 sqft
- Apartment for rent
20 days agoApply instantly
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337 S Fremont St, San Mateo, CA
$3,760+ 1 bd

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$3,760+1 bd
$3,870+2 bd
(undisclosed Address), San Carlos, CA 94070
$3,775/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,300 sqft
- Apartment for rent
33 days agoApply instantly
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in San Mateo County CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in San Mateo County 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 COUNTY 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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