Two50 Downtown
250 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Property Summary
This apartment community in Downtown San Mateo offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Residents enjoy amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an outdoor kitchen with dual BBQs. The units, renovated in 2016, feature contemporary wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. Select homes provide private outdoor space and views of the San Francisco Bay and western foothills. The building includes an elevator and reserved garage parking with direct access. Gas and electricity are included in the rent, and a 24-hour package concierge system is available for added convenience.
Renter brief
At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,895/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- Studio · 1 ba · 540 ft² · Unit 805Available Now$3,895/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Unit 207Available Now$4,645/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 805 ft² · Unit 812Available Now$4,795/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 61 active studio 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.
28% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 61 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1968
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Dishwasher
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the convenient location, responsive management, and renovated units at Two50 Downtown.
- However, the building's age contributes to noise issues from the Caltrain and nearby construction, and the rent is considered high.
- 3.4 stars across 46 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesMi Rancho Market San Mateo · 0.1 mi
- Dining238 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksArroyo Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 12.9 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 there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Mateo Station is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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