Colonial Garden Apartments
460 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Property Summary
This apartment community, built in 1963, offers a range of features across its two-story layout. Residents benefit from on-site management and maintenance, along with community amenities such as a pet play area and grilling stations. Individual units are finished with hardwood floors, granite countertops, and fireplaces. Select units provide the convenience of in-unit laundry, while the community also maintains shared laundry facilities. The property is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions and offers covered parking for an additional fee.
Renter brief
At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,381/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 10, 2026
Three things to know
30% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
$3,381 to start, vs a median of $4,805 (within 3 mi).
Source · 189 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 0.7 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 1 week ago
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 762 ft² · Unit 1000-3Available Oct 16$3,381/mo
- 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 917 ft² · Unit 1008-2Available Now$4,186/mo
- 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 917 ft² · Unit 448-2Available Oct 9$4,215/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 189 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.
30% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 189 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to San Mateo Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1963
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the well-maintained property and the maintenance team.
- However, several residents report significant issues with management, including poor communication and rude behavior.
- Additionally, there are complaints about mold and parking problems.
- 2.9 stars across 11 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Mateo Station · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesLa Hacienda Market · 0.3 mi
- Dining211 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksMartin Luther King Community Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversitySan Francisco State University · 13.1 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 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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