City
Average Rent in San Mateo, California
San Mateo is a city in California. It ranks #106 out of 773 for places to rent. San Mateo is in
the county of
San Mateo County and the metropolitan area of
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for San Mateo includes 4 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Mateo is $3,691 which represents an increase of 3.68% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in San Mateo to rent places is 94402 with an average rent of $4,120. The least expensive zip code in San Mateo to rent places is 94401 with an average rent of $3,114.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city San Mateo currently stands at $3,691.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 94403, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,801. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to San Mateo.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,629, showing a less expensive of -29% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -50% when compared to the rent in San Mateo.
$3,691
San Mateo
VS$3,801
+3%
94403, zip
$2,629
-29%
CA, state
$1,859
-50%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
