
Apartments for Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA (113 Rentals)


20165 Cabrillo Hwy S

2816 San Juan Blvd

910 Academy Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom 1606

212 Eaton Rd

3061 Neves Rd

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157 Avenue Portola-SI ID1546001P, Unit SI ID1546001P

195 Ave Cabrillo

411 San Carlos Ave

25 Genevra Rd
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820 Eucalyptus Ave

433 El Centro Rd

85 Fagan Dr

2816 San Juan Blvd

845 Woodside Way

230 Eaton Rd

145 Sylvan Ave

49 Tidal Wy

116 28th Ave

605 Highland Ave
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261 E Bellevue Ave

200 Anita Rd

1024 Paloma Ave

1838 Ogden Dr

1508 Davis Dr

1435 Edgehill Dr

2973 Arguello Dr

300 Murchison Dr

37 Willow Ave

319 Helen Dr
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1120 Oakwood Dr

1109 Ridgewood Dr

619 Santa Florita Ave

782 Berkshire Dr

341 Laurel Ave

1002 Crestview Dr

506 Chestnut St

3370 Brittan Ave

1163 Grand Teton Dr

1523 Valdez Way
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465 W Maple Way

574-580 Kelly Ave

Plum Tree Court

471-473 Laurel Ave

251 Pilarcitos Ave

489 Avenue Alhambra

766 Arnold Way

598-612 Avenue Alhambra

590-596 Avenue Alhambra

Amesport Landing
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Half Moon Bay, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Half Moon Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay Studio Apartments | $3,999 | $3,999 | $3,999 |
| Half Moon Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $3,500 | $4,435 |
| Half Moon Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,505 | $4,095 | $4,915 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Half Moon Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,770 | $3,650 | $6,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $6,286 | $4,995 | $8,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $13,207 | $7,250 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $19,600 | $9,200 | $10,000+ |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $29,249 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Half Moon Bay
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Half Moon Bay, CA?
As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 113 available Half Moon Bay apartments priced from $3,500 to $4,915, with an average monthly rent of $3,980.
What Half Moon Bay neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 1 neighborhoods in the Half Moon Bay area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are East Oakland with 5,036 listings, Diamond Heights with 3,631 listings, and Forest Hill Extension with 3,026 listings.
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