
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (51 Rentals)


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Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes

Madison Place

Chesapeake Point

Lakeshore Landing

3015 Los Prados St

110 Rock Harbor Ln, Unit 110!

zLaurel Place Apartments

44 E 41st Pl

1829 El Parque Ct
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504 E Hillsdale Ct

1840 El Parque Ct

60 E 40th Ave

1804 El Parque Ct

90 E 39th Ave

1824 El Parque Ct

40 E 40th Ave

1823 El Parque Ct

1807 El Parque Ct

1836 El Parque Ct
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1815 El Parque Ct

69 E 40th Ave

3120 Los Prados St

1830 El Parque Ct

1850 El Parque Ct

52 E 40th Ave

508 E Hillsdale Ct

1570-1580 Lago St

1841 El Parque Ct

62 E 39th Ave
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72 E 39th Avenue

Lago Apartments

1801 El Parque Ct

3301-3305 Los Prados St

Thirty-Six East Fortieth

32 East Fortieth

66 East Thirty-Ninth

82 E. 39th Avenue

The Preston at Hillsdale

Harbor Cove
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Beach Cove

Belmont Family Apartments

Lantern Cove

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766 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID2143

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666 Edgewater Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID652

Marina Point

421 Wessex Way

840 Sea Spray LN

Isle Cove

Crestview Apartments
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Bays, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Studio Apartments | $3,311 | $3,311 | $3,311 |
Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,580 | $4,480 |
| Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $2,897 | $5,040 |
| Bays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $3,381 | $4,856 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 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 Harbor Cove and is listed at 780 square feet priced from $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 780 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 730 Sq Ft | $2,983 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 714 Sq Ft | $3,099 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 712 Sq Ft | $2,625 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | One Bedroom One Bath 680 | 680 Sq Ft | $2,979 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 680 Sq Ft | $3,064 |
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 $2,625 at Madison Place. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bays is currently $3,111. 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 | $2,625 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | One Bedroom One Bath 680 | $2,979 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | $2,983 |
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | $3,000 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | $3,064 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | $3,099 |
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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 $3,111.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bays Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bays is a 780 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Harbor Cove.
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