Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (110 Rentals)

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property at 701 King Ln

$5,800

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$5,800
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$5,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 King Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 1000 Stern Ln

$4,460

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$4,460
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$4,460

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 18, 2027

1000 Stern Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 1093 Jamaica St

$6,300

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1093 Jamaica St

Foster CityCA94404

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Pelican Cove
Studio Apartments

Pelican Cove

1-72 Cove LnRedwood City, CA 94065
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27 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1807 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1807 El Parque Ct

1807 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1815 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1815 El Parque Ct

1815 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1823 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1823 El Parque Ct

1823 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1841 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1841 El Parque Ct

1841 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1829 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1829 El Parque Ct

1829 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403

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1804 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1804 El Parque Ct

1804 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1824 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1824 El Parque Ct

1824 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3120 Los Prados St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3120 Los Prados St

3120 Los Prados StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1836 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1836 El Parque Ct

1836 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1840 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1840 El Parque Ct

1840 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1830 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1830 El Parque Ct

1830 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1850 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1850 El Parque Ct

1850 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Isle Cove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Isle Cove

846 Juno LnFoster City, CA 94404
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1570-1580 Lago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1570-1580 Lago St

1570-1580 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1548 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1548 Lago St

1548 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1528 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1528 Lago St

1528 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1524-1526 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1524-1526 Lago St

1524-1526 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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300 Oxford Way
Studio Apartments

300 Oxford Way

300 Oxford WayBelmont, CA 94002
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1525 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1525 Lago St

1525 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lago Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lago Apartments

1512 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Bays, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bays, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #28

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bays

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Bays area of San Mateo, CA?

As of today, August 15, 2026, there are currently 110 available Bays apartments priced from $2,095 to $5,010, with an average monthly rent of $3,613.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Bays Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Bays ranges from $2,278 to $3,893 with an average monthly rent of $3,317.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Bays cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Bays range from $2,716 to $4,803. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,021.

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