San Mateo County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in San Mateo County is about $2,715 per month. This puts it in the 99th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,931. Households in San Mateo County have a median income of $10,871 per month so the average renter in San Mateo County is spending roughly 25% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in San Mateo County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in San Mateo County is $1,432,877 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in San Mateo County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of San Mateo County while lower rent rates are often available in western areas.
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- San Joaquin County, CA: less expensive rent prices
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