
Cheap Homes for Rent in Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (19 Rentals)
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2977 S Norfolk St

2977 S Norfolk St, Unit 209

1083 Shell Blvd, Unit APT3
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1083 Shell Blvd

2425 S Norfolk St

2100 Vista del Mar

720 Promontory Point Ln, Unit 2207
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666 Edgewater Blvd

766 Edgewater Blvd

1823 El Parque Ct

900 E Hillsdale Blvd
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722 Edgewater Blvd
Bays, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Bays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bays 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,030 | $3,100 | $5,495 |
Bays 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,203 | $4,495 | $7,850 |
Bays 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,302 | $6,100 | $6,511 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,819. Here are the most affordable Bays apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,819 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,988 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 1BR,1BA | $3,173 |
Chesapeake Point | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bays area is the $3.59 price per square foot Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value Bays apartment is the Landing - A Model at Lakeshore Landing starting at $3,349 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bays apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
Lakeshore Landing | Landing - A | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
Chesapeake Point | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.38 |
Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont | Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont | Studio ,1BA | $11.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bays
What type of rentals are currently available in Bays?
There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,450 to $19,020. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bays ranging from $1,700 to $7,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bays?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bays ranges from $1,700 to $7,850 with an average monthly rent of $4,095.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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