Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (8 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Madison Place priced from $2,450. Harbor Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,575. Here are the most affordable Bays apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio,1BA$2,575
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bays area is the $3.85 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,209. The second greatest value Bays apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,413 with a $3.33 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.
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$3.85
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.33
Crestview ApartmentsPlan D1: With Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$3.56
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.63
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.04
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$4.31
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$4.91
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier 21BR,1BA$5.24
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio ,1BA$5.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bays, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #22

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bays Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bays?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bays is at Harbor Cove listed at $2,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bays Apartment is $2,450 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 $2,720 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable Bays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Point and starts from $4,209.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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