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San Mateo County Rentals
The Peninsula puts you between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. We help renters settle from Daly City and Burlingame down to Redwood City and Menlo Park.
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San Mateo County rentals: common questions
What is the average rent in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County rents are comparable to San Francisco. A one-bedroom in Burlingame, San Mateo city, or Redwood City runs $2,700 to $3,600. Foster City and Belmont are similar. Menlo Park runs slightly higher due to proximity to Palo Alto tech campuses. Daly City and South San Francisco offer lower entry points at $2,200 to $2,800.
Is San Mateo County good for tech workers?
Yes. San Mateo County is the primary residential corridor for people working at Peninsula and South Bay tech companies. Caltrain connects Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City, and Menlo Park to offices in Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. Many tech companies run express shuttle buses along the 101 corridor. The Caltrain electrification project (completed 2024) has improved reliability and frequency significantly.
How is the commute from San Mateo County to San Francisco?
By Caltrain, the commute from San Mateo city to San Francisco 4th and King runs about 30 minutes on a local train, less on express. Burlingame is about 25 minutes, Redwood City about 45 minutes. By car, the commute on US-101 is 25 to 55 minutes depending on traffic and your origin. SFO airport is 10 to 20 minutes from most San Mateo County cities.
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