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55 West Fifth

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55 W 5Th Ave San Mateo, CA

3.8 4 reviews
1 - 3 Bed
•
1 - 3 Bath

740 - 1,635 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,708
740 ft2
1 Available
02E
$3,708
Available Feb 6th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,869
1170 ft2
1 Available
15F
$4,869
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,935
1220 ft2
1 Available
12A
$4,935
Available Now
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3 Beds • 3 Bath
$6,853
1635 ft2
1 Available
17B
$6,853
Available Jan 23rd, 2026
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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
Near Grocery Store
24-hour Maintenance
Package Receiving
Clubhouse
Fire Pit
Online Payments
Smoke-free Community
Online Community Portal
Near Hospital
Onsite Maintenance
Near Campus
Sundeck
Onsite Management
Individual Climate Control
Free Weights
Night Patrol
Availability 24 Hours
Large Closets
Central A / C
Dishwasher
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Carpet
Living Room
Range / Oven
Microwave
Freezer
Ice Maker
Heat: Forced Air
Security System
Cable-ready
High-speed Internet
Bath Tub
Hot Tub / Spa
Recently Renovated
Elevator
Secured Entry
Gated Entry
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 10 minutes 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.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$133,500
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$176,500
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$246,700
per year
Rent report

55 West Fifth Rent vs. San Mateo Average

 55 West Fifth      San Mateo Average
1BR
$3,708
$3,087
$0
$1,250
$2,500
$3,750
$5,000
2BR
$4,902
$4,039
$0
$1,600
$3,200
$4,800
$6,400
3BR
$6,853
$5,637
$0
$2,250
$4,500
$6,750
$9,000

55 West Fifth is asking 20% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo.

If you upsized to an average priced San Mateo 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 24% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced San Mateo studio apartment, you would pay 10% less per month.

55 West Fifth provides 1% more square footage than the average San Mateo 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
55 West Fifth
1BR $3,708 $5.00 $11,124
2BR $4,902 $4.10 $14,706
3BR $6,853 $4.20 $20,559
San Mateo Average
Studio $2,810 $5.20 $8,430
1BR $3,087 $4.20 $9,260
2BR $4,039 $3.00 $12,118
3BR $5,637 $3.80 $16,911
4BR $6,750 $3.40 $20,250

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 100 1BR units on the market in San Mateo. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
8% 51% 35% 6% 1%
Available Units in San Mateo
Studio 15
1BR 100
2BR 68
3BR 11
4BR 1
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 4 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 4 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 740 to 1,635 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 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1, 2 and 3 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $3,708 to $6,853. 55 West Fifth has 1 bedroom units available starting at $3,708, 2 bedroom units available starting at $4,869, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $6,853.
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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