Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)

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property at 3015 Los Prados St

$2,200 - $2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 1636 Marina Ct

$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

1636 Marina Ct, Unit Unit G, Unit Unit G

1636 Marina Ct
San MateoCA94403

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Bays, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bays Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bays area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,468. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,625. Here are the most affordable Bays apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,468
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,625
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,897
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesVerbena Premier1BR,1BA$2,915
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$2,958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bays area is the $4.21 price per square foot The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,996. The second greatest value Bays apartment is the Alderwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $2,983 with a $4.09 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bays apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.21
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.09
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$4.34
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$4.38
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.51
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$4.80

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Bays, San Mateo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bays Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bays Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bays Apartment is $2,625 at Madison Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bays Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bays is starting from $2,867 at Bay Terrace.

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