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Metropolitan Apartments

338 S Fremont Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Prometheus

Applications closed

Availability

Waitlist

1 unit

Public lottery

September 8, 2026
11:00pm - 11:30pm

What to expect

 How to apply

  • You must apply using the methods listed above.

  • We will not accept applications sent in any other way.

What happens after the listing closes

  • Doorway will run a lottery.

  • The lottery decides the order we review applications.

  • Once the units are filled, the remaining top 50 applications from the lottery will be retained for a waiting list.

Property Management will review your application.

  • They will check all the information you provided.

  • They will confirm that you are eligible.

Property Management will verify your information carefully.

  • If you provide false information, we will remove your application from the waitlist.

  • If they cannot confirm a housing preference you claimed, you will not receive that preference. You will not be penalized in other ways.

If your application is selected:

  • You must complete a more detailed application.

  • You must provide documents to support your information.

Contact leasing agent

Leasing Agent

Leasing Office

Call (650) 348-6130

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

338 South Fremont Street
San Mateo, CA 94401

Get directions

Office hours

Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday & 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday & closed on Wednesday

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    2 beds

    2-5 people


  2. 2

    Rental assistance

    These units are in the City of San Mateo Below Market Rate program. Applicants will be income certified to assure eligibility by providing tax returns, paystubs, bank statements and any other form of income. This will be an annual monitoring for the length of tenancy. Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after the use of the subsidy.


  3. 3

    Housing preferences

    Preference holders will be given highest ranking.

    1. 1

      Live/Work in San Mateo

      At least one member of your household lives or works in the city of San Mateo

    After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.


  4. 4

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    CREDIT VERIFICATION – Credit scoring is based on real data so all applicants are treated objectively. The credit report contains information about the applicant or guarantor and their credit experiences such as: bill-paying history, number and types of accounts, late payments, collection actions, eviction data, outstanding debt and the age of the accounts, debt to income ratio and other income factors. Based upon the credit score, an application ...

    Rental history

    Eviction, unpaid rent collection actions or bankruptcies on record up to 7 years is cause for denial. Outstanding rental balances at any Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc. community will result in a declined application.

    Criminal background

    Criminal Background report will be conducted.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

2003

Pets policy

Up to 3 pets per unit with breed restrictions - please contact us for any questions.

Service dogs and emotional support animals are not pets and are permitted as required by law. Pets may also be required to be allowed in certain types of housing, such as publicly financed housing developments.

Property amenities

COMMUNAL AMENITIES: • 100% non-smoking • WiFi in common areas • Conference room • Controlled access • Gated underground parking • 24/7 package lockers • ZipCar and E/V charging stations • Steam room with shower • Barbecues • 16-seat movie theater

Unit amenities

IN-HOME AMENITIES: • Washer and dryer • Standard appliances • Gas stove • Granite countertops • Italian tile in entry • High-speed internet access • Kitchen pantry

Smoking policy

100% non-smoking

Additional accessibility

PUBLIC TRANSIT AND FREEWAYS: • Caltrain (.5 miles) • 101 Freeway (.4 miles) • 92 Freeway (1.5 miles) • San Mateo Bridge (4.4 miles)

Unit features and accessibility type

2 beds 1 unit, 1170 square feet, 1st floor

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1170

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2

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Additional fees

Application fee

$55.00
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$500 – $1746
Deposit will not exceed one month's rent.

Costs not included

Pet deposit is $200 per pet, $65.00 rent per month per pet. In no event will total deposit exceed one's month's rent.

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Required documents

Current tax returns, current paystubs (3 months consecutive), current bank statements (3 months consecutive), Proof of Identification. Any and all other sources of income and assets.

Important program rules

This unit is a Below Market Rate rental unit in the City of San Mateo with rental and income restrictions.
Applications closed

Availability

Waitlist

1 unit

Public lottery

September 8, 2026
11:00pm - 11:30pm

What to expect

 How to apply

  • You must apply using the methods listed above.

  • We will not accept applications sent in any other way.

What happens after the listing closes

  • Doorway will run a lottery.

  • The lottery decides the order we review applications.

  • Once the units are filled, the remaining top 50 applications from the lottery will be retained for a waiting list.

Property Management will review your application.

  • They will check all the information you provided.

  • They will confirm that you are eligible.

Property Management will verify your information carefully.

  • If you provide false information, we will remove your application from the waitlist.

  • If they cannot confirm a housing preference you claimed, you will not receive that preference. You will not be penalized in other ways.

If your application is selected:

  • You must complete a more detailed application.

  • You must provide documents to support your information.

Contact leasing agent

Leasing Agent

Leasing Office

Call (650) 348-6130

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

338 South Fremont Street
San Mateo, CA 94401

Get directions

Office hours

Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday & 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday & closed on Wednesday