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3055 La Selva Ln,
San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,723 - $3,639 | 1-3 Beds
San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Area Guide
A Bay Area treasure with waterfront appeal and family-friendly amenities
Bayfront
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Just 30 minutes south of San Francisco is where you’ll find San Mateo. A bayfront locale that lacks the commotion of San Fran, San Mateo affords residents all the scenic appeal of the Bay Area at a more acceptable price point.
Centrally located among the major Bay Area communities, renting an apartment in San Mateo puts you just a short drive away from Oakland, Palo Alto, San Jose, and of course San Francisco. The region’s natural attractions are close at hand as well, with the city just minutes from the sprawling Rancho Corral de Tierra and the popular Coyote Point Recreation Area overlooking San Francisco Bay — large in-town parks like Laurelwood Park and Bay Meadows Park make it even easier to enjoy time outdoors.
San Mateo has one of the largest and most developed downtown districts in the region, with scores of exotic restaurants, the sprawling Hillsdale Shopping Center, and beautifully-preserved historic buildings. You probably didn’t know your favorite food was going to be Japanese barbecue or Cajun fusion, but if you spend enough time exploring this foodie paradise, you’re bound to find something you love but never knew existed.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in San Mateo, CA is $2,421 for a studio, $2,828 for one bedroom, $3,646 for two bedrooms, and $4,961 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Mateo has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,828/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$9,311/month
2,212 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,276/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,779/month
1,710 Sq Ft
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
42
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
73
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
291 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-8
328 Students
7
Public
Grades K-8
842 Students
5
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
291 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
328 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
6
Public
Grades K-8
842 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
926 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
7
Public
Grades 7-12
7 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Mateo Arboretum
- Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
- Shoreline Parks
- Coyote Point Recreational Area
- CuriOdyssey
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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