
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (12 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bays Studio Apartments | $2,736 | $2,437 | $3,446 |
Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $2,450 | $3,590 |
Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $2,995 | $4,475 |
Bays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,206 | $3,861 | $4,555 |
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There are currently 12 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Bays area of San Francisco, CA is found at The Preston at Hillsdale and is listed at 550 square feet priced from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | 550 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Jr. 1-Bed Premier | 504 Sq Ft | $2,437 |
Harbor Cove | STU-500 | 500 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
Cheapest Available Bays Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Bays of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,300 at The Preston at Hillsdale. The average price for all Studio apartments in Bays is currently $2,736. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | $2,300 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Jr. 1-Bed Premier | $2,437 |
Harbor Cove | STU-500 | $2,795 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Bays Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Bays with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Bays is at The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Bays Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Bays is $2,736.
What is the largest available Studio Bays Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bays is a 550 square feet unit starting from $2,300 at The Preston at Hillsdale.
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