Creekside
1600 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Property Summary
Located in San Mateo, this community offers a commuter-friendly lifestyle just one mile from Caltrain and the 101 freeway. Residents enjoy proximity to Ryder Park and the Seal Point Trail. The community features a solar-heated swimming pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Select apartment homes have been renovated to include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and in-unit washers and dryers. Many homes also provide private balconies or patios and walk-in closets, with some units offering views of the surrounding creek and courtyard.
Renter brief
At the source check, 8 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,324/mo.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 16, 2026
Available units
Checked 1 month ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft² · Unit 2212Availability Pending$3,324/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft² · Unit 2806Availability Pending$3,345/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 646 ft² · Unit 2905Availability Pending$3,346/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 2004Availability Pending$3,694/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 808 ft² · Unit 2113Availability Pending$3,900/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 2310Availability Pending$3,934/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 875 ft² · Unit 2509Availability Pending$3,962/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 2603Availability Pending$3,983/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 317 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.
8% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 317 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.8 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1985
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 31, 2026
In-unit laundry listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 31, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 31, 2026
Amenities
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Garbage Disposal
- Dining Room
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Pet Friendly
- Freezer
- Controlled Access
- Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Clubhouse
- Carpet
- Fitness Center
- In-Unit Laundry
- Covered Parking
- Business Center
- Dishwasher
- Sauna
- Ice Maker
- Pool
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the storage and parking, and praise the friendly and responsive staff, particularly Aaron and Nate.
- However, several residents report terrible management, unresponsive communication, and old appliances.
- Concerns about security and a lack of maintenance are also raised.
- 3.9 stars across 132 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.8 mi straight-line
- GroceriesChavez Supermarket · 0.1 mi
- Dining198 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksCity of San Mateo Shoreline Parks · 0.2 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 12.7 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 31, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 31, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Mateo Station is 0.8 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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