Studio Apartments for Rent near Bay Area, CA (20,260 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,985 - $3,510
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$2,993 - $8,232

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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Hanover Burlingame
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$3,810 - $4,078
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$3,810 - $7,149

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$3,810 - $7,149
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Hanover Burlingame

1881 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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The Clara
Rent Specials
$3,592 - $4,369
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$3,652 - $10,660

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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Tolman
Rent Specials
$2,979 - $9,225
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$3,115 - $9,225

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The Tolman

39176 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Hanover Soma West
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$3,449 - $4,107
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$3,449 - $8,967

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$3,449 - $8,967
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Parker
$2,785 - $2,890
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$2,825 - $6,920

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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Prescott Station
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$1,775 - $1,845
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$1,775 - $2,677

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$1,775 - $2,677
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Prescott Station

2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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Woodland Park
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$2,000 - $2,115
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$2,000 - $3,465

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$2,000 - $3,465
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Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Largest Available Bay Area and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Bay Area, CA is found at Vulcan Lofts in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood and is 2,295 square feet priced from $2,050. The Residences at Yerba Buena Island in the Treasure Island neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 2,108 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Bay Area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work lofts2,295 Sq Ft$2,050
The Residences at Yerba Buena Island3-Bedroom Row Home Starting at $2.195M2,108 Sq FtCall for Rates
Telegraph LoftsSLO L51,311 Sq Ft$3,580
Crescent Village Apartment HomesTesoro - Studios with Loft1,115 Sq Ft$3,910
RUMI at King[2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a...951 Sq Ft$950
Packard LoftsLoft 1882 Sq Ft$2,550
CaspianA2796 Sq Ft$3,406
Station Park GreenBirch745 Sq Ft$3,949
LandsbyS-4701 Sq Ft$4,369
Newell Vistane-stu525 Sq Ft$1,835

Cheapest Available Bay Area and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of August 31, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Bay Area, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $795 at 1801 Milvia Street in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Bay Area Studio is the SRO Model at Claridge Hotel LP. starting at $895 in the West Oakland neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Bay Area is currently $2,891. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Bay Area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1801 Milvia Street0BR/1.0BA$795
Claridge Hotel LP.SRO$895
RUMI at King[2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a...$950
Stevens CreekStudio$972
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BA$999
Wesley House0BR/1.0BA$1,003
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudio$1,004
Northgate TerraceStudio$1,050
625-629 Ohio Street0BR/1.0BA$1,145
Gernard545-Studio$1,149

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Bay Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bay Area with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Bay Area is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Bay Area is $2,891.

What is the largest available Studio Bay Area Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bay Area is a 2,295 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at Vulcan Lofts.

What is the average size for Bay Area Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Bay Area is currently 438 sq ft.

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