Rooms for Rent in San Mateo, CA
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Rosh, 36
Nr S Hayward BART - Private Bedroom
賃貸ルーム | Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA, USA
Txt me at For-Sero-Elght Tree-Too-Sero Slx-I-Siven-For Looking for 1 guy to occupy Large Private bedroom with Private washroom & shared shower in a very NEW 3 level Townhome near South Hayward BART & California State University East Bay and easy access to 1880/580 Other guys in 20s and working professionals. Unit Amenities -- Air Conditioner, Heat, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven Range, High Speed Internet. Community Amenities - -- Very New Community, Walk to South Hayward BART, Bike to Cal State East Bay, On Mission Blvd & easy access to 1880, Nearby Restaurants, Grocery & Walmart. Security Deposit - 1 Month Rent.1 year lease. 6-11 months lease +$100/month.Utilities & Cleaning +$150/month. Free Street Parking Permit Available Txt me at For-Sero-Elght Tree-Too-Sero Slx-I-Siven-For
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Aleida, 31
We are looking for a female roommat
賃貸ルーム | East Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
I have a private room available in Sunnyvale starting November 2nd. The room has its own private bathroom, and the apartment is located in a beautiful luxury apartment community.The apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, balcony, and access to great amenities including a gym, swimming pool, and green areas.You would be sharing the apartment with a friendly, respectful and quiet couple with a very calm baby. We keep a peaceful and clean home and respect everyone’s privacy and personal space.I know you mentioned that you were originally looking to split a 2-bedroom apartment with another female, but I thought I’d reach out in case you would consider a private room with your own bathroom.
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Luis, 46
Roommate needed November 1st
賃貸ルーム | Myrtle Street, Fairview, CA, USA
Renting out a single bedroom with private half-bath in a cozy duplex apartment in Hayward. Walking distance to AC Transit, Amtrak, BART and downtown Hayward. Also close to 580 and 880 freeways. The ideal roommate must be clean, respectful and responsible. Clean bedroom with flooring and access to kitchen and laundry. Must be dog friendly. Asking $1500/mo with utilities, internet and satellite tv service included. $1500 deposit. Unfurnished room but queen size bed and tv with stand are provided.
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Yusha, 31
Private room for rent
賃貸ルーム | S Knoll Road, Mill Valley, CA, USA
Spacious Private Room for Rent in Mill Valley (strawberry village) Looking for a comfortable, spacious private room in Mill Valley? We have a large, sunny bedroom available in our quiet and secure apartment near Strawberry Shopping Center. The room features ample closet space, a poolside window view, and access to a big balcony overlooking the swimming pool. Prime location: • 1-minute drive to Hwy 101 and bus stops • 6 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge • Walking distance to Safeway and shops • All utilities, high-speed internet, and printer included in rent • Safe, friendly neighborhood with beautiful weather Rent is $1,300/month. Couples are welcome for an additional $150/month. The room is ready for immediate move-in. You’ll be sharing the apartment with a couple and their newborn. We’re looking for a friendly, respectful roommate who doesn’t mind living with a small child. Interested? Please text or call to schedule a viewing!
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Minjie, 39
1R00m in Sunnyvale include bills
賃貸ルーム | Ontario Court, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
One room in 2B1B apartment in Sunnyvale 94087 next to Serra Park looking for an apartment mate.. $1450/m including bills…extra discount on keep an eye on my daughter when I work at evenings
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Betul, 48
Private room $2000
賃貸ルーム | Caldecott Lane, Oakland, CA, USA
A bright, comfortable furnished private bedroom with its own private bathroom is available in my stylish two-bedroom, two-bath home in a quiet, gated community in Oakland, conveniently located between Rockridge and Berkeley. The home has beautiful shared living and dining spaces, a balcony, lots of natural light, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The community also offers wonderful amenities including a pool, hot tub, sauna, and gym, with street parking available and public transportation nearby. Water includedElectricity + Wi-Fi shared$500 security depositMonth-to-month About Me I’m Betul. I’m a working professional in business development, client experience, and retail operations, currently working in San Francisco. I’ve spent many years working internationally and love art, fashion, design, travel, technology, history, good conversation, and cooking. I share the home with Ila, my very sweet, calm, and well-behaved dog, who is very much part of the household. I enjoy having a peaceful and comfortable home and, from time to time, sharing a meal or conversation together, while also very much respecting each other’s privacy and independence. Who I’m Looking For I’m looking for someone who is responsible, respectful, clean, kind, and communicative and who would appreciate living in a peaceful, comfortable home rather than simply renting a room. Someone who is comfortable with a dog and who values mutual respect, consideration, cleanliness, privacy, and clear communication would be a great fit.
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George, 53
Private room November 1st.
賃貸ルーム | Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
Private room available November 1st one block from Piedmont Ave. $1500 per month.This is a Superior private room available November 1st, in an amazing, safe neighborhood with 1 nice, clean room mate. One block from Piedmont Avenue in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. Close to Kaiser, restaurants, banks, grocery stores, cafes, book stores, Piedmont Theatre, gym, schools, and parks.Centrally located close to Bart, bus, and freeway access.Shared Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room. Gas stove in a spacious kitchen.Hardwood floors, high ceilings, unlimited hot water, lots of light, rear balcony, and amazing sunsets from the second story. A quiet, clean, peaceful environment! No application fee, or credit check, but full-time employment outside the home, pay stubs, references, and valid I.D. is required.1st month, last month, and security deposit necessary. Free Wi-Fi.EDMUD, PG&E is split 50/50.A dedicated off-street parking spot reserved for you. No smoking. No dogs. No couples. This beautiful unit is in a great, beautiful location, and kept very clean!Furnished or unfurnished, it's up to you! Please contact me at to schedule a daytime viewing, thanks!
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Aish, 27
New Listing
賃貸ルーム | Union City, CA, USA
Hi, my name is Aish. I am a 27-year old professional. I am looking for a roommate. The room is in Union City. The monthly rent is $642 and the room is available from 0ct1. Its shared by 4 girls currently, looking for 1 more person for the room spot
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Angel, 44
ROOM 4 Rent in BEAUTIFUL APT Cmplx!
賃貸ルーム | Alameda, CA, USA
I have ONE/1 ROOM in a 2-Bedroom Apartment available in Alameda, at a NICE Apartment Complex. I've been living here for more than 3 years and I Love it! - Available: 10/01- Living Room, Backyard Patio, Kitchen, and shared Bathroom- Nice, Beautiful SWIMMING POOL located next to the building- Room is UNfurnished- Small GYM so don't have to drive far to another gym- BarbeQue area with Outdoor Tables, if you want to throw a small BBQ party with friends- RENT = $1200 + Utilities ( utilities Not included)- Parking: YES, parking Available- Dishwasher, in the Kitchen- NICE neighborhood, very safe.- Laundry in the Building- Heater, in the Apartment- Medium sized Room, 130 sq ft + a Closet.. About Me: Great roommate. Easy-Going... pretty 'Chill... I get along with pretty much anyone, any age. I'm a Maintenance Technician in the Bay Area. Very Outdoor-sy type of guy. Usually go Mountain Biking on the weekends, or take road trips to Lakes. I go out sometimes on weekends (nightlife). I believe in Communication. Having an Environment where we can resolve anything with Communication (good, Fair, & Honest Communication)... You should feel at good where you live, and Open communication is the key..
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cameron, 28
Master Suite in Luxury Condo - UCSF
賃貸ルーム | 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
$3,495/month | Luxury Primary Suite Near UCSF | Utilities + Housekeeping Included Large 217 sq. ft. primary suite with private en suite bathroom and walk-in closet in an updated 2BR/2.5BA Inner Sunset condo near 18th Ave & Kirkham St. Available Oct 1. We’re a professional couple in our late 20s who own and occupy the home. We both work full-time and keep a clean, peaceful, relaxed household. We’re looking for one considerate, financially responsible roommate who wants a high-quality, longer-term place to call home. THE ROOMThe unfurnished primary bedroom is approximately 13’11” × 15’7”, overlooks the landscaped garden, and easily accommodates a king-size bed, nightstands, dresser, desk, and additional furniture.• Private en suite bath with large walk-in shower & marble vanity• Walk-in closet• Hardwood floors & great natural light• Quiet, garden-facing location away from the street THE HOME• Remodeled chef’s kitchen with marble counters, gas range & large pantry• Spacious living room + separate dining room• Shared home office with hardwired Ethernet• In-unit washer/dryer• Deck + sunny landscaped garden• Garage storage available• Central heatALL INCLUDED IN $3,495 RENT:PG&E • Water • Garbage • High-Speed WiFi • Twice-Monthly Professional HousekeepingLOCATION91/100 Walk Score. One block from the N-Judah, two blocks from Irving Street restaurants, cafés & shops, short walk to Golden Gate Park, and convenient to UCSF. Easy access to 19th Ave and street parking nearby. DETAILSMonth-to-month lease | 6–12+ month stay preferred | Single occupancy preferred | No pets | No smoking/vaping | Renter’s insurance required We’re looking for someone clean, respectful, and relatively low-key who values a peaceful home while still being friendly and comfortable sharing a space. Guests are welcome within reasonable building guidelines. Send us a brief introduction about yourself, your work/schedule, anticipated move-in date, and what you’re looking for in a home!
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How many rooms for rent are listed in San Mateo, CA?
In most cities a room is a compromise; on this stretch of the Peninsula it is frequently the only way in. San Mateo's average asking rent runs near $3,564 and a two-bedroom clears $3,750 to $4,290, so the room market here is not students and first jobs - it is engineers, nurses and analysts who could afford a whole one-bedroom in most of the country and take a room instead to stay near work. Roomster is showing 94 rooms for rent around the city, weighted toward Downtown San Mateo, Shoreview, North Shoreview and Hayward Park, with listings spilling into Foster City, Burlingame and Belmont along the same corridor.
What does a room for rent in San Mateo cost per month?
Most San Mateo rooms rent for $1,400 to $1,600 a month, with the range running from about $1,185 for a plain bedroom in a shared house up to roughly $2,850 for a furnished suite with a private bath and bills included. Around half of listings quote bills as included, which is worth confirming line by line at these prices. You can find rooms under $1,400 a month in North Shoreview, Shoreview and the older streets east of El Camino Real, where the housing is smaller mid-century stock. Baywood, San Mateo Park and Aragon on the west side are the expensive end and rooms there surface rarely. The number that settles the argument: a one-bedroom apartment in this city runs $2,800 to $3,200, so a room costs less than half.
Can I find a room for rent near Franklin Templeton, Roblox or the San Mateo tech offices?
Yes, and the city is compact enough that it usually comes down to which side of the freeway you want. Franklin Templeton is headquartered here with roughly 9,800 employees - a striking figure for a city of about 105,000 - and sits on the bay side, so Shoreview, North Shoreview and Mariners Island put you minutes away. Roblox, with more than 2,400 employees, anchors the Bay Meadows district beside Hillsdale, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, Fisher Investments, Guidewire, Coupa and SurveyMonkey all sit within the same few square miles. If you are arriving on a contract or a relocation package, name the length in your first message - this market sees enough project-based arrivals that hosts are comfortable with six- and nine-month terms.
Which San Mateo neighborhoods have the cheapest rooms for rent?
Look east of El Camino Real and toward the bay. North Shoreview and Shoreview hold the most affordable shared housing, followed by the streets around Hayward Park and the older parts of Fiesta Gardens and Los Prados - smaller post-war homes where an owner rents out a bedroom, and conveniently close to the bayside employers. Downtown San Mateo is mid-priced and the best of them for walkability, with a genuine downtown grid and its own Caltrain platform. The west side, meaning Baywood, San Mateo Park, Aragon and the hills toward Hillsborough, is where the money is, and rooms there appear so rarely that an alert beats refreshing the search.
Are San Mateo rooms for rent near Caltrain, or do I need a car?
San Mateo is unusual for its size in having three Caltrain stations inside the city - San Mateo, Hayward Park and Hillsdale - and the line was electrified in 2024, which cut travel times and added service, so a room within walking distance of any of the three is a genuinely car-free proposition toward San Francisco or down to Silicon Valley. SamTrans covers the local grid and SFO is about ten minutes north. Where you will want a car is the west-side hills, and for any commute across SR-92 and the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge to the East Bay, which no train serves. Ask a host which station they are nearest and how long that walk actually takes, because on the Peninsula the difference between eight minutes and twenty-five is a price tier.
What should I check before renting a room in San Mateo?
At these prices, read the money terms closely. Get rent, what the bills cover, parking, guests and notice in writing even between two people, and establish whether you go on the lease or rent from the lease holder - in the second case your agreement is with that person rather than the owner. On deposits, California caps most landlords at one month's rent, though a small owner, meaning a natural person with no more than two rental properties totaling four units or fewer, may ask two - and that describes many of the people renting out a spare bedroom here. Ask about parking directly: much of San Mateo's older housing has a one-car driveway, street permit rules vary block to block, and at this rent level a parking problem is an expensive surprise.
Rooms for Rent in San Mateo, CA: How to Choose the Right Fit
If you're searching for rooms for rent in San Mateo, CA, you likely want a space that fits your budget and lifestyle while offering convenience for your daily routine. Whether you're a student, young professional, or new to the area, renting a room here means balancing privacy, commute, and lease flexibility. This guide will help you understand the key factors to consider so you can find the right room rental in San Mateo with confidence.
What Makes San Mateo, CA a Good Place to Rent a Room
San Mateo offers a variety of housing options that appeal to different renters. Many look for affordable room rentals in San Mateo, CA that provide easy access to downtown and public transit for their commute. Students and young professionals especially value proximity to campuses and workplaces, while new residents may prioritize neighborhoods with a quieter, residential feel. The availability of furnished rooms and utilities included options also adds flexibility, especially for those needing short-term or month-to-month leases.
Considering your lifestyle—whether you prefer a private room in San Mateo, CA or a shared apartment—will influence which parts of the city suit you best. Parking availability and walkability can also be deciding factors depending on whether you drive or rely on public transit.
How to Narrow Down Rooms for Rent in San Mateo, CA
Start by focusing on neighborhoods that align with your budget and commute preferences. Downtown San Mateo provides excellent transit connections and urban amenities but may come with a higher price tag. More residential areas might offer cheaper sublease rooms in San Mateo, CA with a quieter environment but longer commute times.
- Filter your search for rooms with specific features like furnished spaces or utilities included to simplify budgeting.
- Consider the type of bathroom (private vs shared) and parking availability if those are priorities.
- Use commute time filters to find rooms near public transit or within reasonable driving distance to your workplace or campus.
By refining your search this way, you’ll avoid wasting time on listings that don’t match your essential needs.
What to Compare Before Renting a Room
When evaluating rooms for rent, pay close attention to lease terms and move-in flexibility. Many landlords in San Mateo offer short term or month-to-month leases, which can be ideal if you’re unsure about your length of stay.
Budget-wise, rooms with more privacy, such as private bedrooms or those with a private bathroom, tend to cost more than shared rooms. Furnished rooms may have higher rent but can save you upfront furniture costs. Always clarify what utilities are included to understand your total monthly expenses.
Don't overlook roommate preferences if you’re moving into a shared apartment. Compatibility on lifestyle and habits can greatly affect your living experience.
How to Avoid Common Room Rental Mistakes in San Mateo, CA
Be cautious with listings that require unusual payment methods or upfront fees without proper documentation. Roomster offers ID check and address confirmation on room listings, which can help you feel more secure before committing.
Always meet potential roommates or landlords in a safe, public setting before signing any lease or handing over deposits. Clear communication about lease terms, move-in dates, and house rules upfront will help prevent misunderstandings later.
Beware of listings that seem too good to be true or pressure you to act quickly. Taking your time to review lease agreements and confirm the legitimacy of the listing ensures a safer rental process.
FAQ About Rooms for Rent in San Mateo, CA
How much should I budget for a room in San Mateo, CA?
Budget depends on location, room privacy, and amenities. Rooms closer to downtown or with private bathrooms generally cost more. Furnished rooms or those with utilities included may also carry higher rent. Compare listings carefully to find what fits your financial plan.
Is it better to rent a private room or a shared room in San Mateo, CA?
Private rooms offer more privacy and comfort but usually at a higher price. Shared rooms can be more affordable but require compatibility with roommates. Consider your budget and lifestyle when choosing.
What should I ask before renting a room in San Mateo, CA?
Clarify lease length, included utilities, house rules, move-in date, and roommate preferences. Also ask about parking availability and access to public transit if those are important to you.
When should I start searching for rooms for rent in San Mateo, CA?
Start your search at least 1-2 months before your intended move-in. This allows time to compare options, schedule visits, and complete lease paperwork without rush.
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