RYAN TOWER
120 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Property Summary
This 11-story high-rise community in San Mateo offers a blend of historic character and modern updates. Residents enjoy newly renovated interiors featuring hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and kitchens equipped with efficient appliances. The community provides extensive shared amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and a rooftop deck with panoramic views of the bay and hills. Practical features include gated underground parking with EV charging stations, a pet washing station, and laundry facilities on every floor. Located near downtown, the building is positioned for convenient access to local shopping, dining, and public transit.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,905/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 2026
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft² · Unit 0606Available Now$3,905/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Unit 0910Available Now$4,732/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 318 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.
6% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 318 active 1-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 1949
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 2026
Amenities
- Cable Ready
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Package Service
- Pet Washing Station
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Picnic Area
- EV Charging
- Covered Parking
- Dishwasher
- Storage Space
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents frequently praise the building manager, Helen, and the friendly management team.
- The building is considered clean and well-maintained, with a dog-friendly community.
- However, one resident reported significant issues with apartment condition and unresolved plumbing problems.
- 3.4 stars across 28 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesDean's Produce · 0.2 mi
- Dining223 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksDeanza Historical Area · 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?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 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 14, 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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