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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a film studio cost to rent in San Mateo?

Film studios in San Mateo average $118 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 $134, whereas larger venues run about $582 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a film studio in San Mateo?

Fridays are the most popular day for booking film studios in San Mateo.

How popular are film studios in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 492 people into their film studios with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How long do people rent film studios in San Mateo?

Most film studios are scheduled for 7 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Film Studios starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Reviews for film studios

Armand B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Perfect Production Studio . Very nice Tenant
Jeremy B.
Spacious & Versatile Production Studio Space in Downtown Oakland
The production studio was a great spot for our shoot. Plenty of space and the ability to spread out. The host was very supportive...
Kim B.
Production Studio with Cyclorama
The Production Studio with Cyclorama was perfect for our photo shoot. We needed a clean, white, bright space to photograph our steel components. The white wall/flooring was perfect. Equipment was available and helpful for our set up. We also photographed team photos. The space gives off a very clean/professional feel...
Jen E.
Incredibly Bright Photo/Video Studio with Private Outdoor Space
Fantastic studio in San Francisco that is exactly what we hoped for. Generous natural light during the day with the beautiful furniture + plants as shown in photos. Major bonus features: It was very quiet for filming an interview and we had no interruptions. Super fast wifi allowed us to have...
Carlos G.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Great experience working with Pat! I highly recommend his studio for filming and photography
John H.
Spacious and Charming Industrial Studio
we needed and more! We filmed two videos in it on the same day, the space was able to provide both with their own unique look and feel. Sandia was super responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend her studio...
Sam H.
Photography and Video Production Studio
via text for any questions before or during the shoot. It was very helpful that there was gear in the studio. Sand bags, c stands, cords, etc... We were filming an interview and the environment was nice and quiet. The gated parking lot was a huge plus as well. Definitely...
Job H.
Incredibly Bright Photo Studio with Private Outdoor Space
set design pieces were delivered. He was a perfect host. STUDIO The space worked great for our video shoot. We filmed a handful of interviews throughout the day. The studio was very quiet (aside from one or two sirens). But for what you'd normally experience at a location in...
Maria L.
Photography and Video Production Studio
The studio space is exactly as described, small but it served us well for filming several interviews. The location was ideal for our team. David was helpful and did everything that he could to solve an access issue we had on the day of filming...
Nico M.
11 Unique Music Video Sets - (Cyc Wall, Light Box, Vanity room, and much more - All sets included) [PODCAST setup ready]
Great Studio and great host. If you’re looking for a unique space to film a music video or shoot some photos, Blinktone Studios is the place for you. Their ability to manipulate a set to fit your videos criteria is unmatched. I’m already booked here with another client...
William M.
FULL ACCESS to Boxlit Studio
of future projects. If you’re an artist looking for a spot to film this is the place. Thanks to Juan for warm welcome and letting us do our thing. OG Insane x Top Tier Studio Productions...
Liz O.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
extremely hospitable and accommodating the entire time we were filming in the space. The upstairs space is modern, bright, has beautiful furniture, plants, and was perfect for our TV segment since we were able to convert it into a "design" studio setting. We were able to use the pegboards as...
Jamison O.
Bright Open Studio Space
Great Experience! I had a small production team that filmed a tv spot here and Stephanie and her husband were very welcoming and responsive to all our needs. They even had an entire room filled with production equipment that they allowed us to use. The kitchen was 100% as advertised...
Jim S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Space was extremely fit for purpose (filmed interview), and Pat was communicative, friendly and proactive with supporting my activity in the studio...
Sam S.
Full-Service Photo & Video Studio with Cyc Wall & Styled Sets
recently had the pleasure of working with Erika and her team at her studio for a fast-turnaround film project, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From the start, Erika was incredibly responsive and accommodating to my short-notice needs. She quickly assembled a skilled team to support...
Max T.
11 Unique Music Video Sets - (Cyc Wall, Light Box, Vanity room, and much more - All sets included) [PODCAST setup ready]
Best film studio in the Bay
Nicole U.
Spacious and Charming Industrial Studio
This unique space has a very special energy! We filmed a documentary interview here. Beautiful light and very clean. Our host Flo was a dream to work with - Great communication, and went above and beyond in greeting our crew to help check them into the building and show them around...
Mariel V.
Silicon Valley Production Studio with White CYC Wall and Green Screen
We filmed one of our executives at this studio. Henry and Cook studio is super close to our offices in Palo Alto and was easy for everyone to find. We utilized the white cyc wall, which worked perfectly for our needs. We have them ranked number 1 on our list...
Claudia V.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
is that there is a dance studio upstairs that plays music through the walls so if you need to film anything with sound, check in with the schedule of dance studio to avoid any disruptions...
Susan W.
Photo & Video Studio, Warehouse Rehearsal Space, Additional Amenities - 60ft x 60ft (3600 sq. ft)
My 20/20 production team filmed at this studio space and were quite happy with their experience. Our host and his staff were great to work with and helped us with everything we needed. Excellent communication, attentive to our needs on set, and very easy to work with. This definitely is...
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