Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baywood Park Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Baywood Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baywood Park area of San Mateo, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,414. Crown Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Baywood Park apartments for rent in San Mateo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio,1BA$2,414
Crown Towers Apartments2091BR,1BA$2,595
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 11BR,1BA$2,600
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$2,700
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baywood Park, CA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baywood Park area is the $4.39 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,611. The second greatest value Baywood Park apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baywood Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.39
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 11BR,1BA$3.29
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A1BR,1BA$5.25
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Crown Towers Apartments2091BR,1BA$3.48
Station Park GreenElm1BR,1BA$5.25
The LarkCypress1BR,1BA$6.14
Park Laurel ApartmentsPartial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site1BR,1BA$4.07
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baywood Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Baywood Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baywood Park is under $4,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baywood Park?

The cheapest apartment in Baywood Park is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,525, while the average apartment in Baywood Park costs $4,890.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baywood Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Baywood Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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