Cheap Homes for Rent in Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,900 (15 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. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,719. 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
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier 21BR,1BA$2,719
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,909
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1BA$3,445
Chesapeake PointPlan 2A2BR,1BA$3,591

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bays area is the $3.98 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,352. The second greatest value Bays apartment is the 2x2-1020 Model at Harbor Cove starting at $3,870 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Birds 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$3.98
Harbor Cove2x2-10202BR,2BA$3.79
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.53
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.28
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier 21BR,1BA$5.19
Furnished Studio-San Francisco - BelmontFurnished Studio-San Francisco - BelmontStudio ,1BA$11.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bays

What type of rentals are currently available in Bays?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,450 to $4,720. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bays ranging from $2,900 to $7,010.

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 $2,900 to $7,010 with an average monthly rent of $4,814.

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