Madison Place
400 East Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403
Property Summary
This recently renovated apartment community in San Mateo offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents benefit from a secured building with elevator access and on-site management. Select units feature modern finishes, including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washers and dryers. The community provides amenities such as a pool, grill area, and off-site parking options. Located in the Mid-Peninsula area, the building is positioned near major transit routes and local shopping centers.
Renter brief
At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,795/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
22% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,795 to start, vs a median of $3,569 (within 3 mi).
Source · 383 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
Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound is 0.7 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 712 ft²Available Now$2,795/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 712 ft²Available Now$2,795/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 998 ft²Available Now$3,395/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 383 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.
22% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 383 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1964
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Grill
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Controlled Access
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the convenient location and the friendly manager.
- However, several residents report issues with cleanliness, unresponsive management, and difficulty contacting the office.
- 2.1 stars across 7 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitHillsdale Caltrain Southbound · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesIndia Grocery and Spice · 0.1 mi
- Dining142 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksMeadow Square · 0.4 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 10.3 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
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?
Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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