Rent a photo studio in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 40 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$230 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (247)
12 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Modern, quiet and bright Conference Room in a remodeld historical office building.
Located only one block away from San Mateo CalTrain station & downtown restaurants.
Comfortably accommodates meetings of up to 10 participants.
Modern kitchen with refrigrator and modern bathroom en suite.
Fast interent, strong WIFI, 60" smart TV Monitor
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$553 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Spacious, Versatile Downtown Studio Space for Productions
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including filming, dance performances, and photoshoots.
SPACE FEATURES
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System w/Mic
Two 4K TV
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$3,433 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (12)
20 guests
Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from top
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$100
/hr
3 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (106)
50 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo.
Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This is an artist studio with professional lighting. Perfect for space for photo shoots, video recording and more.
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Absolutely! Here’s the complete, polished Peerspace listing description for your Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Cafe:
Whimsical Ice Cream Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream
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$904 total
before taxes
4 hr min
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San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
60 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
25 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.
How popular are photo studios in Central San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1249 people into their photo studios with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 94%.
How much does a photo studio cost to rent in Central San Mateo?
Photo studios in Central San Mateo average $268 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $168, whereas larger venues run about $455 per hour.
photo studios Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo studios venues in San Mateo, ranging between $168.33 and $455.
$268/hr average
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How long do people rent photo studios in Central San Mateo?
Most photo studios are scheduled for 6 hours, with 11 people in attendance. You’ll find the most photo studios starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
photo studios Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for photo studios in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Reviews for photo studios
Andy A.
Charming, Light-Filled San Mateo Park Home.
Nikki's place was exactly as described and she was also super responsive. We had a wonderful photoshoot here
Emilie B.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
my all time favorite spaces and hosts! Ashita is always so accommodating, generous and responsive. The space is beautiful and perfect for personal brand photoshoots...
Madeleine C.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
just as it is pictured if not better!
It was exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for spaces to shoot my branding photos in. Plus I am so grateful to have booked with Ashita! She was super kind and warm when I met her and she...
Bruce G.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
Ashita was a great host. Very accommodating and helpful for our photoshoot
Nayely G.
Beautiful Mediterranean style home for photo shoots
BEAUTIFUL home and space with an incredible view. Melanie was very kind and accommodating. Will definitely be booking again in the future for small photography and video shoots. :) Highly recommend...
Carlos G.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Great experience working with Pat! I highly recommend his studio for filming and photography
Emily H.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
and kind when accommodating my booking. Every single corner and detail was so well thought out, it was perfect for my client's branding photoshoot. She even left out snacks and a bottle of wine for us! I will DEFINITELY be back again! Thank you so much, Ashita...
Bruce I.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
wasn't at the photo shoot but the photographer told me that Alexander and his wife were great hosts, and the space was ready when they arrived, including a backdrop that Alexander put up in advance. According to the photographer, it was a 100% positive experience...
Paige L.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
dream to work in. Every detail of the space was designed to perfection. I can’t wait to see how the images from our photoshoot turn out. Ashita was a very gracious host and I would definitely recommend booking...
Kat L.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
stunning. The second you walk through the door, you get the ultimate zen, serene and chic vibes. The decor was spot on for our photoshoot needs and everything was just beautifully decorated. I highly recommend this place for anyone wanting a super chic and modern location. Thank you Ashita...
Krista L.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
Great space -- worked perfectly for our photoshoot
Tamar M.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
We rented the space for a photoshoot with a small crew of 4. The host was very accommodating and easy to work with in terms of her communication and flexibility. The space is lovely, full of natural light, and beautifully decorated with tasteful furniture and special pieces that we definitely...
Jennifer P.
Beautiful Estate
great communicator and very responsive, and the property itself is so grand, spacious, and well-lit – it was perfect for my team's indoor photoshoot...
Mackenzie P.
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
The space was perfect for our needs, which was as a photography studio for corporate headshots. Jesica was amazingly prompt with her messages and accommodating with our last-minute booking, and everything was clean, easy, and perfect! Highly recommend...
Tory P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had a wonderful experience doing a photo shoot at this studio, and Ellen was a wonderful host
Shaun S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Pat and his photography space were absolute delights.
First about the space: it's a treasure trove of photography and quirky knick knacks. It made for the perfect background for our video shoot.
About Pat: in addition to being a swell guy, he was open to letting us use his...
Sadari S.
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Event and Entertainment Home
This was the space I envisioned for my photoshoot.
Mort provided everything and more.
Thanks again
Jessa S.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
Ashita's home was stunning. It worked perfectly for our photoshoot and we are so happy with how the images turned out. Ashita was also a very kind and helpful host...
Bailey W.
Charming, Light-Filled San Mateo Park Home.
This space was incredible! So great for the photoshoot we planned, the space was versatile, clean, well-kept, and fully stocked. Our host did an amazing job of accommodating us and our needs, we are so thankful for the time we were able to spend here...
Mariia Z.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
My team and I rented this beautiful place to do a photo shoot and we are so happy we did!! Ashita went above and beyond to make our experience truly special and I’m so grateful that we chose this location! So so sooo beautiful...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.