
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (53 Rentals)


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504 E Hillsdale Ct

1840 El Parque Ct

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1525 Lago St

58 E 39th Ave

1823 El Parque Ct

1830 El Parque Ct

1850 El Parque Ct

508 E Hillsdale Ct

52 E 40th Ave

49 E 40th Ave

1841 El Parque Ct

62 E 39th Ave
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The Preston at Hillsdale

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66 East Thirty-Ninth

32 East Fortieth

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1801 El Parque Ct

72 E 39th Avenue

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409 Wessex Way

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412 Wessex Way

421 Wessex Way
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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 | $2,802 | $2,095 | $3,509 |
| Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,317 | $2,278 | $3,893 |
Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $2,716 | $4,803 |
| Bays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $3,947 | $5,010 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Bays area of San Francisco, CA is found at The Preston at Hillsdale and is listed at 1,152 square feet priced from $4,241. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome | 1,152 Sq Ft | $4,241 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 1,026 Sq Ft | $4,246 |
| Crestview Apartments | Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer | 1,010 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
| Madison Place | 2 x 2 | 998 Sq Ft | $3,395 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Harbor | 899 Sq Ft | $4,089 |
| Belmont Family Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 815 Sq Ft | $2,716 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | 780 Sq Ft | $4,275 |
Cheapest Available Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Bays of San Francisco, CA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $2,716 at Belmont Family Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Bays is currently $4,021. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Family Apartments | 2 Bedroom | $2,716 |
| Madison Place | 2 x 2 | $3,395 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A | $3,566 |
| Crestview Apartments | Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer | $3,995 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Harbor | $4,089 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | $4,246 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | $4,275 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Bays Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Bays Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Bays is $4,021.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Bays Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bays is a 1,152 square feet unit starting from $4,241 at The Preston at Hillsdale.
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