San Mateo, CA rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,450.

Average rent

$3,450

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

148

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $10,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,2002
$1,3001
$1,5002
$1,6004
$1,7001
$1,9003
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2006
$2,3007
$2,40010
$2,5008
$2,6004
$2,7004
$2,8004
$2,9004
$3,0003
$3,1006
$3,20010
$3,3008
$3,4007
$3,5002
$3,6007
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9002
$4,0005
$4,1002
$4,2002
$4,4005
$4,5003
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9003
$5,000+39

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,285$3,100
Feb$3,300$3,025
Mar$3,300$3,350
Apr$3,178$3,200
May$3,095$3,400
Jun$3,199$3,400
Jul$3,248$3,500
Aug$3,250$3,495
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$3,300No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,200No data

Market temperature

The San Mateo, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in San Mateo, CA is 64% higher than the national average.

San Mateo, CAvs.

$3,450

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in San Mateo, CA?

The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,450.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Mateo, CA?

Houses in San Mateo, CA rent between $1,050 - $10,500 with an average rent of $3,450.

3. How has the rent in San Mateo, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in San Mateo, CA increased by $50

4. How much has the rent in San Mateo, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in San Mateo, CA did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in San Mateo, CA?

There are currently 148 rentals available in San Mateo, CA.

6. How do rent prices in San Mateo, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in San Mateo, CA is $3,450 — 64.29% higher the national average of $2,100.