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145 North El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property Summary

Located in San Mateo, this renovated three-story apartment community offers a range of living options. Residents have access to on-site management and maintenance, as well as community amenities including a pool, courtyard, and elevator. The property is gated and provides storage space and recycling services. Select units feature balconies, granite countertops, and kitchens equipped with dishwashers and disposals. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Its location provides proximity to public transit and downtown San Mateo.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,425/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 2, 2026

The unit

Checked 3 weeks ago

$2,425 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 634 ft² · Unit 204
Available Oct 7

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,425
Within 3 mi median$3,744

Source · 296 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.

Rent comparisonStrong

35% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 296 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.4 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1949

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 2, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Recycling
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Pool

Reviews

Reviews

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2.3
Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the convenient location and some aspects of the apartments, such as the clean rooms and covered parking.
  • However, several residents report significant issues including thin walls, package theft, and unresponsive management.
  • Frequent complaints about broken appliances and rent increases are also present.
  • 2.3 stars across 12 reviews.
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Kathy Chang
5 months ago
Google
The only pro of this place is its close proximity to downtown San Mateo. Everything else is abysmal. Manager is nowhere to be found. Maintenance request are left high and dry. There’s only 1 washer/dr...
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Fernanda Vieira
7 months ago
Google
The good location was one of the main reasons that led us to choose this apartment. When we moved in, we noticed several good points. The rooms are clean and very well-kept. The covered garage with an...

What's Around

  • Transit
    San Mateo Station · 0.4 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    La Huerta Market · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    228 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Deanza Historical Area · 0.4 mi
  • University
    Stanford University · 13.1 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 2, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

San Mateo Station is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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