11 rentals in San Mateo
Rental Listings in San Mateo, TN
About San Mateo, TN Real Estate
San Mateo is the most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan region, and is located about 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco. San Mateo borders Burlingame to the north, Hillsborough to the west, San Francisco Bay and Foster City to the east and Belmont to the south. The population was 105,661 at the 2020 census. Some of the biggest economic drivers for the city include technology, health care and education.
San Mateo is a Peninsula city with charming downtown and diverse neighborhoods. Features excellent schools, bay access, and convenient location.
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
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- 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
San Mateo Rental Pulse
Median Rent
$4,700/mo
↓ 1.1% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 11 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~1084 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
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.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are taking longer to lease—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving renters more leverage.
Housing Tenure in San Mateo
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
39,760 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,941.5/mo to rent on average.
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