
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA from $1,700 (98 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bayfront area of Burlingame.


Northpark

Arlington

623 Ansel road

1005 Burlingame

1214 - 1216 Capuchino

1103 Douglas Ave

917 Howard Ave

1509 El Camino Real

Oak Grove Apartments
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815 El Camino Real

1501 Forest View Ave

511-517 California Dr

1018 Chula Vista Ave

721 Rollins Rd

215 Anita Rd

Lincoln Manor

1123 Chula Vista Ave

1114 Chula Vista Ave

1212 El Camino Real
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714-716 Linden Ave

1217 Laguna Ave

1233 Floribunda Ave

1128-1132 Douglas Ave

1416 Floribunda Ave

1133 Paloma Ave

1141 Laguna Ave

1213 El Camino Real

821 Winchester

1131 Laguna Ave
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Casa De Campo

208 Myrtle Rd

1345 El Camino Real

809 Rollins Rd

Hillside Manor Apartments

1144 Capuchino Ave

1219 Bellevue Ave

1229 Floribunda Ave

920 Chula Vista Ave

1475 El Camino Real
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827 El Camino Real

1035 El Camino Real

500 Francisco Dr

604 Trenton Way

Edgehill Apartments

Chantilly Arms Apartment

681 Rollins Rd

805 Rollins Rd

601 Ansel Rd

1218 Floribunda Ave
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Bayfront, Burlingame, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfront Studio Apartments | $2,889 | $2,550 | $3,397 |
| Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $2,950 | $4,202 |
| Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,991 | $3,781 | $6,050 |
| Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,733 | $6,631 | $6,836 |
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There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bayfront Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,550. Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Arlington | 108 | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| 623 Ansel road | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3,191 |
| Anson | A-PH | 1BR,1BA | $4,127 |
| The Bower | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $5,387 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $4.66 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at The Bower in the in the Bayfront neighborhood starting from $5,387. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 623 Ansel road starting at $2,950 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Bayfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bower | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.66 |
| 623 Ansel road | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Anson | A-PH | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| Arlington | 108 | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $5.34 |
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is 623 Ansel road which is listed at $2,950, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $6,631.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Bayfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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