Apartments for Rent by Owner near Bay Area, CA (82 Rentals)

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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4
$2,850
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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4

621 Grand Fir AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506
$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506

506 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94801
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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A
$2,500
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A

206 Ross Valley DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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342 W 10th St, Unit 1
$1,650
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$1,650

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342 W 10th St, Unit 1

342 W 10th StPittsburg, CA 94565
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO
$1,850
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO

1326 C StHayward, CA 94541
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37928 2nd St, Unit 37928
$2,200
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$2,200

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37928 2nd St, Unit 37928

37928 2nd StFremont, CA 94536
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834 Carlita Cir, Unit D
$1,795
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$1,795

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834 Carlita Cir, Unit D

834 Carlita CirRohnert Park, CA 94928
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746 Dexter St, Unit A
$1,850
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$1,850

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

746 Dexter St, Unit A

746 Dexter StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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707 Bryant St, Unit 209
$5,500
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$5,500

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

707 Bryant St, Unit 209

707 Bryant StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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149 Cherry Ln, Unit 149a
$3,385
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$3,385

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149 Cherry Ln, Unit 149a

149 Cherry LnCampbell, CA 95008
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2021 Blake St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

2021 Blake St

2021 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B
$1,650
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$1,650

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 2

2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B

2750 Argyll AveConcord, CA 94520
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925A Southgate Avenue
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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925A Southgate Avenue

925A Southgate AvenueDaly City, CA 94015
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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795
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$1,795

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569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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113 Plymouth Ave, Unit ADU
$3,200
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$3,200

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113 Plymouth Ave, Unit ADU

113 Plymouth AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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2324 Heidi Pl, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

2324 Heidi Pl, Unit 3

2324 Heidi PlSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Bay Area, CA Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Bay Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Bay Area?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Bay Area is at 3500 23rd St listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Bay Area Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Bay Area is $3,209.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Bay Area Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Bay Area is a 4,500 square feet unit starting from $16,550 at 2398 Broadway, Unit 2398 Broadway.

What is the average size for Bay Area For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Bay Area is currently at 840 sq ft.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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