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West 5th

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85 W 5Th Ave San Mateo, CA

2 - 3 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

961 - 1,381 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Apr. 8th
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,576 - $2,881
722 ft2
0 Available
Unit 317
$2,781
Rented
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Unit 418
$2,838
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Unit 318
$2,614
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Unit 441
$2,881
Rented
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Unit 442
$2,585
Rented
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Unit 217
$Ask
Rented
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Unit 439
$2,576
Rented
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Unit 516
$2,590
Rented
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Unit 339
$2,611
Rented
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Unit 338
$2,815
Rented
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,656 - $2,991
691 ft2
0 Available
Unit 332
$2,656
Rented
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Unit 203
$2,842
Rented
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Unit 432
$2,991
Rented
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Unit 503
$2,751
Rented
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Unit 303
$2,731
Rented
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,587 - $3,647
961 ft2
2 Available
Unit 236
$3,647
Available Apr 8th, 2026
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Unit 215
$3,587
Available May 6th, 2026
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,670
1318 ft2
1 Available
Unit 521
$4,670
Available Apr 30th, 2026
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,615
1381 ft2
1 Available
Unit 326
$4,615
Available May 16th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
91
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
44
Some Transit
Bike Score®
64
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Public Transportation
Cable-ready
Range / Oven
High-speed Internet
Secured Entry
24-hour Maintenance
Online Payments
Online Community Portal
Near Hospital
Near Grocery Store
Near Campus
Central A / C
Heat: Forced Air
Freezer
Microwave
Dishwasher
Large Closets
High Speed Internet
Smoke-free Community
Gated Entry
Balcony, Deck, Patio
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

West 5th Apartments grants you access to the innovative and thrilling Downtown San Mateo. Our homes feature renovated kitchens, hard surface flooring and more. Step out onto the private balconies to admire the breathtaking views of Silicon Valley and beyond. Let West 5th Apartments be your Bay Area getaway in the heart of the highly sought-after San Mateo.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 154
Last Updated: Updated 5 hours ago
Property manager information
Equity Residential
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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 West 5th by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$130,200
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$167,100
per year
Rent report

West 5th Rent vs. San Mateo Average

 West 5th      San Mateo Average
2BR
$3,617
$3,929
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
3BR
$4,643
$4,827
$0
$1,600
$3,200
$4,800
$6,400

West 5th is asking 8% less 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.

West 5th provides 5% less square footage than the average San Mateo 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
West 5th
2BR $3,617 $3.80 $10,851
3BR $4,643 $3.40 $13,928
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 0.36 mi.
San Mateo Medical Center 2.48 mi.
Mills Peninsula Medical Center 3.8 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
San Mateo Fire Department 1.0 mi.
Foster City Fire Department 2.8 mi.
Foster City Fire Department 3.01 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. The soonest move-in date is April 08, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 961 to 1,381 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 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $3,562 to $4,680. West 5th has 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,562 and 3 bedroom units available starting at $4,585.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 85 W 5Th Ave in San Mateo, CA. It's 0.3 miles west from the center of San Mateo.
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