Park Laurel Apartments
710 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Property Summary
Situated in the heart of San Mateo, this community is located directly next to Central Park and the Japanese Gardens. The building, constructed in 1959, offers a selection of updated units featuring stainless steel appliances, gas stoves, and new flooring. Residents benefit from gated, secure entry and covered parking. On-site amenities include a seasonal heated pool and a laundry facility. The location provides proximity to local gourmet markets, shopping, and the Caltrain station for regional transit.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,200/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
11% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
$4,200 to start, vs a median of $4,700 (within 3 mi).
Source · 257 active 2-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 0.5 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked yesterday
How the rent compares
Source · 257 active 2-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 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 257 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.5 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1959
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the beautiful and extensive rose garden, highlighting the variety of blooms and labeled plants.
- The garden provides a pleasant environment with benches and walkways.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesAnatolian Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining252 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSan Mateo Arboretum Society · 0.1 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 12.4 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?
San Mateo Station is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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