Metropolitan
338 South Fremont Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Property Summary
Located in downtown San Mateo, this award-winning apartment community offers a blend of convenience and amenities. Residents have access to a 16-seat surround-sound movie theater, a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. The community is pet-friendly and provides controlled access with night patrol. Select units feature hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, and private outdoor space. The building is four stories tall and offers flexible lease options, including month-to-month terms. Parking is available for a monthly fee.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,735/mo.
Source · Property website · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
34% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$4,735 to start, vs a median of $3,546 (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 Aug 13, 2026
Parking is charged separately
The listed monthly charge is $40/mo on top of rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Available units
Checked 12 hours ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 891 ft² · Unit 113Available Nov 7$4,735/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 ft² · Unit 221Available Nov 7$4,813/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,186 ft² · Unit 201Available Sep 30$6,461/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 ft² · Unit 109Available Oct 23$6,529/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 ft² · Unit 122Available Now$7,492/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.
34% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 306 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.3 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2003
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Priced separately at $40/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Pet Friendly
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- EV Charging
- Business Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Conference Room
- Patio
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the location and spacious apartments, with many praising the helpful staff, especially Tifany, Jonathan, and Jose.
- However, one resident reported unbearable noise from upstairs neighbors and felt the rent was too high for the quality of their unit.
- 4.1 stars across 59 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.3 mi straight-line
- GroceriesLa Guatemalteca Mini Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining241 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksGateway Park · 0.1 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?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $40/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Mateo Station is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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