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55 West Fifth

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55 W 5Th Ave San Mateo, CA

3.8 4 reviews
2 - 3 Bed
•
2 Bath

1,170 - 2,042 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Deal

Save up to a Half Month rent. Offer valid on select new leases only and excludes transfers [Offer good thru Apr 13, 2026]
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,938 - $2,719
722 ft2
0 Available
Unit 520
$2,719
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Unit 239
$2,487
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Unit 441
$2,271
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Unit 519
$2,310
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Unit 419
$1,938
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Unit 442
$2,255
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Unit 316
$2,415
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Unit 517
$2,475
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Unit 317
$2,306
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Unit 418
$2,458
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,816 - $3,678
700 ft2
0 Available
12B
$3,076
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07B
$3,394
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14B
$3,128
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16B
$3,602
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02B
$3,253
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03B
$2,878
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05B
$2,816
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15B
$3,314
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11B
$3,410
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10B
$3,678
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,291 - $2,519
691 ft2
0 Available
Unit 332
$2,371
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Unit 403
$2,519
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Unit 432
$2,291
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Unit 503
$2,326
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,655 - $3,896
740 ft2
0 Available
01B
$2,655
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07E
$2,914
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16E
$3,287
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06E
$2,947
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04E
$2,969
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05E
$2,951
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03E
$2,903
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14E
$3,588
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11E
$3,655
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12E
$3,896
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,155
725 ft2
0 Available
01A
$3,155
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,755
1220 ft2
1 Available
12A
$4,755
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$5,001
1250 ft2
1 Available
14D
$5,001
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,496
1170 ft2
1 Available
05F
$4,496
Available Apr 22nd, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,830
1175 ft2
1 Available
11C
$4,830
Available Apr 25th, 2026
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$7,773
2042 ft2
1 Available
17D
$7,773
Available May 9th, 2026
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55 West Fifth
55 West Fifth
55 West Fifth
Location ratings
Walk Score®
98
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
43
Some Transit
Bike Score®
72
Very Bikeable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Storage
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Pool
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
On Bus Line
Hardwood Floors
Central A / C
Freezer
Cable-ready
High-speed Internet
Bath Tub
Recently Renovated
Secured Entry
Gated Entry
Security System
24-hour Maintenance
Package Receiving
Fire Pit
Online Payments
Online Community Portal
Near Hospital
Near Grocery Store
Near Campus
Large Closets
Onsite Maintenance
Elevator
Clubhouse
Smoke-free Community
Sundeck
Onsite Management
Individual Climate Control
Free Weights
Night Patrol
Availability 24 Hours
Heat: Forced Air
Microwave
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Carpet
Living Room
Range / Oven
Hot Tub / Spa
Ice Maker
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Pet Deposit: $500.00
Pet Rent: $75.00
Parking
Covered Parking
Property details
Description

Located in the heart of San Mateo, CA, 55 West Fifth Apartments' homes feature stylish new cabinets and counter tops, hard surface flooring, walk-in closets, and amazing views from your private patio/balcony. Relax poolside or enjoy Downtown San Mateo's great shopping, dining and entertainment just a few blocks away. With our close proximity to Caltrain and the 101, it's just a short distance to SFO and to Downtown San Francisco. 55 West Fifth Apartments offers modern living to fit your lifestyle in the hub of the Bay Area.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 87
Last Updated: Updated 8 hours ago
Contact Number: (650) 376-5720
Property manager information
Equity Residential
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Office Hours
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
Radiate Holdings, LP 250.0 20.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 150.0 150.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
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55 West Fifth
3.8
4 reviews
aaron
June 02, 2022
Overall decent apartment, one major complain: The elevator in building 85 has been broken for 3+ months. No word on when it will be...
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Rachel
March 28, 2022
My husband and I moved in at the beginning of March and have been happy with our experience so far. We love the location!...
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Abby
March 23, 2022
We're happy to have found a new home here. Nikki was very warm and patient to help us. This apartment is within easy walking...
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Bill
February 20, 2022
Very nice, welcoming rental community. Beautiful views and dog friendly. Management staff is very responsive and professional. I have worked with Nikki on the...
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 55 West Fifth by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$171,700
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$279,800
per year
Rent report

55 West Fifth Rent vs. San Mateo Average

 55 West Fifth      San Mateo Average
2BR
$4,771
$3,929
$0
$1,600
$3,200
$4,800
$6,400
3BR
$7,773
$4,827
$0
$2,550
$5,100
$7,650
$10,200

55 West Fifth is asking 21% more than the average 2 bedroom apartment in San Mateo.

If you upsized to an average priced San Mateo 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 19% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced San Mateo 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 24% less per month.

55 West Fifth provides 19% more square footage than the average San Mateo 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
55 West Fifth
2BR $4,771 $4.00 $14,312
3BR $7,773 $3.80 $23,319
San Mateo Average
Studio $2,608 $5.50 $7,823
1BR $3,161 $4.30 $9,484
2BR $3,929 $3.90 $11,786
3BR $4,827 $3.80 $14,480

Availability in San Mateo

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 90 1BR units on the market in San Mateo. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
10% 50% 34% 6%
Available Units in San Mateo
Studio 18
1BR 90
2BR 62
3BR 10
Location
Nearby Colleges

College Of San Mateo

Canada College

Skyline College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Mills Health Center 0.3 mi.
San Mateo Medical Center 2.51 mi.
Mills Peninsula Medical Center 3.8 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
San Mateo Fire Department 1.03 mi.
Foster City Fire Department 2.74 mi.
Foster City Fire Department 2.96 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 5 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 5 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 2 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 1,170 to 2,042 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 and 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $4,446 to $7,778. 55 West Fifth has 2 bedroom units available starting at $4,446 and 3 bedroom units available starting at $7,778.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 55 W 5Th Ave in San Mateo, CA. It's 0.3 miles west from the center of San Mateo.
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