55 West Fifth
85 West 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Property Summary
Located in the heart of San Mateo, this four-story apartment community offers a variety of homes built in 1973. Residents enjoy access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, sauna, and spa. Select homes feature renovated kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, as well as private balconies or decks with views of Silicon Valley. Practical features such as in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets, and covered parking are available in some units. The community is pet-friendly and provides controlled access for added peace of mind.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,216/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 15, 2026
Three things to know
11% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$3,216 to start, vs a median of $3,600 (within 3 mi).
Source · 306 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
San Mateo Station is 0.6 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 1 week ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 691 ft² · Unit 85-503Available Oct 6$3,216/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 691 ft² · Unit 75-432Available Now$3,266/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 722 ft² · Unit 95-239Available Oct 28$3,346/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,091 ft² · Unit 85-511Available Nov 4$4,300/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,381 ft² · Unit 75-330Available Oct 7$5,125/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 ft² · Unit 95-243Available Now$5,241/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 306 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
11% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 306 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.6 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1973
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Freezer
- Package Service
- Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Service
- Picnic Area
- Covered Parking
- Dishwasher
- Sauna
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.6 mi straight-line
- GroceriesDean's Produce · 0.3 mi
- Dining229 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksBay Tree Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 12.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (3)
Middle Schools (2)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Mateo Station is 0.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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