1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Bay Area, CA (17,746 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$3,617 - $4,648
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$2,970 - $7,995
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Anton Menlo
$3,800 - $4,407
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$3,830 - $6,443
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Anton Menlo

3639 Haven AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Hanover Soma West
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$4,093 - $5,913
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$3,404 - $8,992
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Annadel
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$2,280 - $2,380
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$2,285 - $2,780
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Annadel

1020 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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The Asher
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$2,945 - $4,095
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$2,951 - $6,593
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The Asher

1031 Walnut AveFremont, CA 94536
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The Clara
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$4,238 - $5,056
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$3,564 - $13,430
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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Revery
$4,405 - $5,774
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$4,411 - $6,771
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Revery

1766 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Tolman
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$2,872 - $9,491
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$3,008 - $9,849
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The Tolman

39176 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Bay Area, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Bay Area and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bay Area, CA is found at Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes in the North Santa Clara neighborhood and is 1,816 square feet priced from $7,115. 2504 Dana St in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,765 square feet and currently listed start at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bay Area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Santa Clara Square Apartment HomesPlan 231,816 Sq Ft$7,115
2504 Dana StSingle Bedroom Unfurnished1,765 Sq Ft$1,350
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1,600 Sq Ft$2,908
The Den1BR/1.0BA1,360 Sq Ft$1,995
Legacy Fountain PlazaA51,303 Sq Ft$4,337
AshtonFloorplan K1,222 Sq Ft$4,528
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1,186 Sq Ft$1,495
Renaissance SquareComo1,182 Sq Ft$2,956
The Cove at TiburonA05L Loft1,140 Sq Ft$7,656
North Park Apartment HomesThe Sycamores- One Bedrooms1,100 Sq Ft$3,460

Cheapest Available Bay Area and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bay Area, CA is the The Franklin Model starting from $151 at Fourth Street East in the Laney neighborhood. The second most affordable Bay Area 1 Bedroom is the Third Floor Model at 1770 La Loma starting at $850 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bay Area is currently $3,292. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bay Area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin$151
1770 La LomaThird Floor$850
2425 ProspectThird Floor A$900
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...$950
Stevens Creek1 Bedroom$1,036
88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom$1,071
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom$1,175
Lemos Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,239
Northgate TerraceOne Bedroom LIHTC$1,250
The Lair1BR/1.0BA$1,259

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bay Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bay Area with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bay Area is at Fourth Street East listed at $151.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bay Area Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bay Area is $3,292.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bay Area Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bay Area is a 1,816 square feet unit starting from $7,115 at Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Bay Area 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bay Area is currently 687 sq ft.

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