Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA from $1,700 (98 Rentals)

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1005 Burlingame
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 Burlingame

1005 BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010
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1103 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1103 Douglas Ave

1103 Douglas AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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917 Howard Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Howard Ave

917 Howard AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1509 El Camino Real
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1509 El Camino Real

1509 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010

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721 Rollins Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

721 Rollins Rd

721 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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215 Anita Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Anita Rd

215 Anita RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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Lincoln Manor
Studio Apartments

Lincoln Manor

1450 Lincoln AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1212 El Camino Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 El Camino Real

1212 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010

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1217 Laguna Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Laguna Ave

1217 Laguna AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1128-1132 Douglas Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1128-1132 Douglas Ave

1128-1132 Douglas AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1416 Floribunda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Floribunda Ave

1416 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1133 Paloma Ave
Studio Apartments

1133 Paloma Ave

1133 Paloma AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1141 Laguna Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Laguna Ave

1141 Laguna AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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821 Winchester
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

821 Winchester

821 WinchesterBurlingame, CA 94010
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1131 Laguna Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1131 Laguna Ave

1131 Laguna AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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Casa De Campo
Studio Apartments

Casa De Campo

1210 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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208 Myrtle Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

208 Myrtle Rd

208 Myrtle RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1345 El Camino Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1345 El Camino Real

1345 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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809 Rollins Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

809 Rollins Rd

809 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1144 Capuchino Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1144 Capuchino Ave

1144 Capuchino AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1229 Floribunda Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1229 Floribunda Ave

1229 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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920 Chula Vista Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Chula Vista Ave

920 Chula Vista AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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500 Francisco Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

500 Francisco Dr

500 Francisco DrBurlingame, CA 94010
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604 Trenton Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

604 Trenton Way

604 Trenton WayBurlingame, CA 94010
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Edgehill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Apartments

836 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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681 Rollins Rd
Studio Apartments

681 Rollins Rd

681 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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805 Rollins Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

805 Rollins Rd

805 Rollins RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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601 Ansel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 Ansel Rd

601 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio,1BA$2,550
Arlington108Studio,1BA$2,675
623 Ansel road1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,950
Northpark1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3,191
AnsonA-PH1BR,1BA$4,127
The BowerPlan 2C2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BowerPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.66
623 Ansel road1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.93
AnsonA-PH1BR,1BA$5.95
Arlington108Studio ,1BA$4.46
Northpark1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$5.34
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio ,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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