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West 5th

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85 W 5Th Ave San Mateo, CA

1 - 3 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

722 - 1,571 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,975
722 ft2
1 Available
Unit 519
$2,975
Available Mar 18th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,377 - $3,501
955 ft2
2 Available
Unit 401
$3,377
Available Now
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Unit 222
$3,501
Available Mar 18th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,718 - $3,749
1091 ft2
2 Available
Unit 231
$3,718
Available Mar 11th, 2026
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Unit 504
$3,749
Available Mar 17th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,771
965 ft2
1 Available
Unit 208
$3,771
Available Mar 31st, 2026
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,193
1571 ft2
1 Available
Unit 405
$4,193
Available Now
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,397
1381 ft2
1 Available
Unit 209
$4,397
Available Feb 26th, 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
High Speed Internet
Large Closets
Near Campus
Near Grocery Store
Near Hospital
Online Community Portal
Smoke-free Community
Online Payments
24-hour Maintenance
Gated Entry
Secured Entry
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Central A / C
Heat: Forced Air
Freezer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
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.

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Total Unit Count: 154
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
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Equity Residential
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Radiate Holdings, LP 250.0 20.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 150.0 150.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
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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.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$107,100
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$130,400
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$154,600
per year
Rent report

West 5th Rent vs. San Mateo Average

 West 5th      San Mateo Average
1BR
$2,975
$3,070
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
2BR
$3,623
$3,902
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
3BR
$4,295
$5,176
$0
$1,700
$3,400
$5,100
$6,800

West 5th is asking 3% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in San Mateo.

If you upsized to an average priced San Mateo 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced San Mateo studio apartment, you would pay 16% less per month.

West 5th provides 1% more square footage than the average San Mateo 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
West 5th
1BR $2,975 $4.10 $8,925
2BR $3,623 $3.60 $10,870
3BR $4,295 $2.90 $12,885
San Mateo Average
Studio $2,648 $5.50 $7,944
1BR $3,070 $4.30 $9,211
2BR $3,902 $3.80 $11,705
3BR $5,176 $4.00 $15,527
4BR $11,500 $4.40 $34,500

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 76 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
6% 47% 40% 6% 1%
Available Units in San Mateo
Studio 9
1BR 76
2BR 65
3BR 10
4BR 2
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 8 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 8 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 722 to 1,571 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 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $2,975 to $4,432. West 5th has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,975, 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,407, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $4,223.
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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