San Mateo, CA rental market
Last updated August 28, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Mateo, CA is $3,495.
$3,495
+$22
-$20
170
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $10,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 8 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 9 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 10 |
| $3,400 | 12 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 10 |
| $5,000+ | 41 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $20 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $3,300 | No data |
| Nov | $3,200 | No data |
| Dec | $3,200 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in San Mateo, CA is 66% higher than the national average.
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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 $3,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Mateo, CA?
Houses in San Mateo, CA rent between $1,100 - $10,500 with an average rent of $3,495.
3. How has the rent in San Mateo, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Mateo, CA decreased by $20
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 increased by $22
5. How many available rentals are there in San Mateo, CA?
There are currently 170 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 $3,495 — 66.43% higher the national average of $2,100.