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  "submarket": {
    "slug": "san-mateo-ca",
    "name": "San Mateo",
    "state": "CA",
    "city": "SAN MATEO",
    "cbsa": "San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont",
    "zip_codes": [
      "94401",
      "94402",
      "94403"
    ]
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    "month_label": "April 2026",
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    "last_updated_at": "2026-06-02T12:44:09.372Z"
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  "days_on_market": {
    "apartment": 27,
    "condo_townhome": 27,
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  "ai_summary": [
    {
      "headline": "1BR apartments fall 4.3% to $2,904",
      "body": "In the San Mateo (94401, 94402, 94403) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments dropped 4.34% month-over-month to a median rent of $2,904. Despite this decline, the annual change registered a 3.14% increase. This shift highlights short-term volatility in pricing, with renters seeing relief compared to the previous month."
    },
    {
      "headline": "3BR condos surge 6.2% year-over-year",
      "body": "The 3-bedroom condo/townhome segment in San Mateo (94401, 94402, 94403) climbed to a median rent of $5,348, marking a 6.22% year-over-year increase. This growth outpaces both 3BR apartments at $4,893 and 3BR single-family homes at $5,398, with condos leading by $455 over apartments and narrowing the gap to single-family homes."
    },
    {
      "headline": "2BR apartments gain 2.6% MoM to $3,791",
      "body": "San Mateo (94401, 94402, 94403) rental trends indicate that 2-bedroom apartments rose 2.57% month-over-month, reaching $3,791. This segment's increase stands out against 2BR condo/townhomes, which fell by 1.18% MoM to $3,909. The divergent monthly movement underscores the shifting appeal of apartment living for renters."
    }
  ],
  "summary": {
    "canonical": [
      "As of April 2026, rental prices in San Mateo, CA range from $2,904 to $6,111 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.",
      "The largest year-over-year increase was for 3BR condos/townhomes, rising 6.22% compared to April 2025.",
      "For 2-bedroom units, single-family homes command the highest median rent at $4,421, compared to $3,909 for condos/townhomes and $3,791 for apartments."
    ],
    "qa": [
      {
        "question": "What is the rent range for apartments, condos, and single-family homes in San Mateo, CA?",
        "answer": "In April 2026, monthly rents in San Mateo, CA span from $2,904 for a 1BR apartment up to $6,111 for a 4BR single-family home."
      },
      {
        "question": "How do apartment rents compare to condo/townhome rents in San Mateo, CA for each bedroom size?",
        "answer": "In April 2026, 1BR condos/townhomes outpace 1BR apartments by $98 ($3,002 vs $2,904), 2BR condos/townhomes exceed apartments by $118 ($3,909 vs $3,791), 3BR condos/townhomes are $455 higher than 3BR apartments ($5,348 vs $4,893), and 4BR condos/townhomes outpace 4BR apartments by $135 ($5,752 vs $5,617)."
      },
      {
        "question": "Which segment saw the largest year-over-year rent increase in San Mateo, CA, and is this trend widespread among similar properties?",
        "answer": "The biggest YoY rent increase was for 3BR condos/townhomes, with a 6.22% rise to $5,348 in April 2026; this segment outpaces other condo/townhome bedroom counts, where YoY gains range from 3.01% to 3.71%."
      },
      {
        "question": "What is the price difference between apartments and single-family homes in San Mateo, CA for each bedroom size?",
        "answer": "In April 2026, single-family rents outpace apartment rents by $778 for 1BR ($3,682 vs $2,904), $630 for 2BR ($4,421 vs $3,791), $505 for 3BR ($5,398 vs $4,893), and $494 for 4BR ($6,111 vs $5,617)."
      }
    ]
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