
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Bay Area, CA from $216 (723 Rentals)


Blue Oak Square Apartments

Lark Landing

2731 Durant Ave

50 Los Olivos Ave

Stevens Creek

88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments

6 Doric Alley, Unit 6 Doric Alley

The Harmony Collective

Eagle Park Apartments
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Central Park Terrace

Lemos Pointe

The Lair

Lincoln Avenue Apartments

2360 Ellsworth

Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community

2504 Dana St

678 Nebraska St, Unit Studio 3

1014 Napa St
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1835 Orchard St

3500 23rd St

Montevista Senior

Commons @ Oak Grove

Blossom Valley Senior Apartments

Gernard

Second Street Senior

3619-3619 San Leandro St

52-58 B St
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688 Nebraska St, Unit Studio 6

Alamo Garden

Breton Apartments

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Mira Vista Hills

Bay View Vista

Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community

2414 Telegraph

The Atchison

1803 Oxford St

Magnolia Terrace
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2737 Durant Avenue

1353 Gordon Ln

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736 Ohio St, Unit 736 ohio

2825 67th Ave

416 Alameda St

1100 West St

1117 Sutter St

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Martinez Hillside

Delta Pines Apartments

Siesta Senior
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Bay Area, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Studio Apartments | $2,880 | $748 | $6,500 |
| Bay Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,292 | $216 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,982 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,547 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,911 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Area 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay Area is at Fourth Street East listed at $151.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Area Apartment is $151 at Fourth Street East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Area is starting from $151 at Fourth Street East.
What is the most affordable Bay Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bay Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fourth Street East and starts from $151.
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