West 5th

85 W 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

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West 5th
Monthly Rent
$3,216 - $3,346
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 3
Sq. Ft.
691 - 1,490 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 Bedroom

$3,216 - $3,266
1 Bed, 1 Bath
691 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
75-432
$3,266
691
Now
85-503
$3,216
691
Oct. 6

1 Bedroom Large

$3,346
1 Bed, 1 Bath
722 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
95-239
$3,346
722
Oct. 28

1 Bedroom Tower

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
885 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom A

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2 Beds, 1 Bath
955 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom D

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2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,091 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom C

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2 Beds, 2 Baths
965 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom - Tower

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2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,170 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom B

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2 Beds, 1 Bath
962 Sq. Ft.
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3 Bedroom Tower

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2 Beds, 3 Baths
1,490 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom Large

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3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,381 Sq. Ft.
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3 Bedroom

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3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,318 Sq. Ft.
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3 Bedroom Large

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3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,381 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1973
  • 154 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed

  • Pet Deposit
    $500
  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $75
  • One-Time Pet Fee
    N/A

0 lbs. Weight Limit

Restrictions

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Cats Allowed

  • Pet Deposit
    $500
  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $75
  • One-Time Pet Fee
    N/A

0 lbs. Weight Limit

Restrictions

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • Smoke Free Living

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops

Community Features

  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Laundry Service

Map of West 5th

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Airport

San Francisco International

13 min Drive

SFO

Airport

Metro Oakland International

35 min Drive

Oakland International

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

36 min Drive

San José International

Moving to Baywood-Aragon, San Mateo, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate West 5th proximity to Central Park Plaza and Monaco Plaza. Central Park Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Monaco Plaza is within a 14 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, West 5th has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.7 miles. Transit options include Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform) and Garage A.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near West 5th are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo), San Mateo Arboretum, and Shoreline Parks.

Airports

Living in Baywood-Aragon provides easy access to San Francisco International, located just 13 minutes from West 5th. Another nearby airport is Metro Oakland International, located 26.2 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Meadows Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Hillside Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Baywood Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Borel Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St. Matthew Catholic School

Grades K-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Parkside Montessori

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Aragon High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Martha Williams School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
College of San Mateo Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)
Skyline College Drive: 20 min (11 mi)
Canada College Drive: 19 min (11.8 mi)
Menlo College Drive: 21 min (12.9 mi)

About West 5th

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.

West 5th is an apartment community in San Mateo, CA

Contact

Property Address:
85 W 5th Ave,
San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone Number: (650) 648-2151
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
West 5th

Renter Reviews

For West 5th

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2 Ratings & Reviews

  • 3/20/26

    Management is Awful!

    Management is terrible, they will not treat their residents fairly and neverm iss an opportunity to raise the rent. The plumbing is old and there are mice in some of the apartments.

    Review from Apartments.com

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