
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA from $3,500 (55 Rentals)
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The Miramontes Point Building

518 Avenue Alhambra

451 Cypress Ave

470 Oak Ave

766 Arnold Way

590-596 Avenue Alhambra

451-453 Laurel Ave

491-493 Pine Ave

463-465 Laurel Ave
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231 Coronado St

485 Laurel Ave

691 Spruce St

555-559 Willow Ave

754 Arnold Way

470-472 Cypress Ave

466-468 Cypress Ave

251 Pilarcitos Ave

Plum Tree Court

Half Moon Village
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110 Avenue Portola

99 Avenue Portola

476-478 Oak Ave

500-506 Willow Ave

486 The Alameda

431 Willow Ave

200 Pilarcitos Ave

510 Avenue Alhambra

475-481 Willow Ave

530 The Alameda
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471-473 Laurel Ave

Amesport Landing

455 Cypress Ave

171 Shelter Cove Dr

574-580 Kelly Ave

466 Willow Ave

604-616 Church St

Canada Cove

Alhambra Apartments

Moonridge Apartments
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Half Moon Village

Lesley Gardens

Coastside Senior Community

Ocean View Plaza

Main Street Park

465-471 Kelly Ave

259 The Alameda

The Alhambra Plaza

323 The Alameda

747-751 The Alameda
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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 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Half Moon Bay, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Half Moon Bay, CA area range in price from $1,945 to $10,540 with an overall median price of $4,401. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Half Moon Bay Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Coastline | $4,401 | $1,945 | 95 |
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Best Local Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
El Granada Elementary School
Half Moon Bay High School
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.