Today, San Mateo has 11 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,500/mo, typically leasing in about 1084 days. Families here choose from 9 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.

Top Rated Schools in San Mateo

10Aragon Highhigh school
10College Park Elementaryelementary
10North Shoreview Montessorielementary
9Baywood Elementaryelementary
9George Hall Elementaryelementary
9Highlands Elementaryelementary

Why Live in San Mateo?

Charming downtown
Excellent schools
Bay access
Convenient location

Popular Neighborhoods in San Mateo

Downtown San Mateo Bay Meadows Hillsborough San Mateo Park Burlingame Hills

San Mateo Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$4,700/mo

↓ 1.1% over the past year

$5.3K$4.2K$3.2K$2.2K

Sep 25

Dec 25

Mar 26

Jun 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.1 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 11 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.1

0369+

What this means for renters

Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~1084 days.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Renter's Market

Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 58% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

Slow Moving

Rentals are taking longer to lease—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving renters more leverage.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in San Mateo

Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.

HomeownersRenters

51%

Homeowners

49%

Renters

Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

A balanced ownership mix suggests diverse housing options for both buyers and renters.

39,760 households (2023)

Median Rent by Bedroom

Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.

1 Bed

$2,050

2 Bed

$4,192

4 Bed

$5,933

Each additional bedroom adds about $1,941.5/mo to rent on average.

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11 rentals in San Mateo

Rental Listings in San Mateo, CA

$3,200

FOR RENT

3257 Glendora Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds · 1 baths · 12,234 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$5,000

FOR RENT

1746 Dewey Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,555 sqft

$7,500

FOR RENT

773 26th, San Mateo, CA 94403

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,640 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$2,350

FOR RENT

70 41st Avenue Unit 1, San Mateo, CA 94403

1 beds · 1 baths · 750 sqft

$5,150

FOR RENT

1605 De Anza Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,290 sqft

$5,150

FOR RENT

1605 De Anza Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,290 sqft

$3,450

FOR RENT

401 Norfolk Street 106, San Mateo, CA 94401

2 beds · baths · 913 sqft

$1,750

FOR RENT

967 Shoal Drive 1, San Mateo, CA 94402

1 beds · baths · 2,450 sqft

$4,500

FOR RENT

20 Madison Avenue 102, San Mateo, CA 94402

2 beds · baths · 1,216 sqft

$4,500

FOR RENT

2606 Ensenada Way, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds · baths · 1,420 sqft

$4,500

FOR RENT

2606 Ensenada Way, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 beds · baths · 1,420 sqft

About San Mateo, CA Real Estate

San Mateo is a Peninsula city with charming downtown and diverse neighborhoods. Features excellent schools, bay access, and convenient location.

Top Rated Schools in San Mateo

10Aragon Highhigh school
10College Park Elementaryelementary
10North Shoreview Montessorielementary
9Baywood Elementaryelementary
9George Hall Elementaryelementary
9Highlands Elementaryelementary

Why Live in San Mateo?

Charming downtown
Excellent schools
Bay access
Convenient location

Popular Neighborhoods in San Mateo

Downtown San Mateo Bay Meadows Hillsborough San Mateo Park Burlingame Hills

San Mateo Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$4,700/mo

↓ 1.1% over the past year

$5.3K$4.2K$3.2K$2.2K

Sep 25

Dec 25

Mar 26

Jun 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.1 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 11 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.1

0369+

What this means for renters

Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~1084 days.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Renter's Market

Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 58% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

Slow Moving

Rentals are taking longer to lease—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving renters more leverage.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in San Mateo

Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.

HomeownersRenters

51%

Homeowners

49%

Renters

Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

A balanced ownership mix suggests diverse housing options for both buyers and renters.

39,760 households (2023)

Median Rent by Bedroom

Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.

1 Bed

$2,050

2 Bed

$4,192

4 Bed

$5,933

Each additional bedroom adds about $1,941.5/mo to rent on average.

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