
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (48 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Studio Apartments | $2,661 | $2,095 | $3,449 |
Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,450 | $3,246 |
| Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $2,688 | $4,260 |
| Bays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $3,909 | $4,279 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Largest Available Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Bays area of San Francisco, CA is found at Lakeshore Landing and is listed at 835 square feet priced from $3,137. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Landing | Bayfront | 835 Sq Ft | $3,137 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Verbana Premier 2 | 754 Sq Ft | $2,948 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 712 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 680 Sq Ft | $2,739 |
Cheapest Available Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Bays of San Francisco, CA is the 1 x 1 Model starting from $2,450 at Madison Place. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bays is currently $2,900. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | $2,450 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | $2,739 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | $2,769 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier 2 | $2,774 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bays Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bays Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bays is $2,900.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bays Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bays is a 835 square feet unit starting from $3,137 at Lakeshore Landing.
What is the average size for Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bays is currently 1,700 sq ft.
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