Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Baywood Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,695 (3 Rentals)
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Baywood, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baywood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Baywood Studio Apartments | $2,754 | $1,850 | $3,477 |
Baywood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,628 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Baywood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,667 | $2,695 | $6,595 |
Baywood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,918 | $5,835 | $6,075 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baywood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Baywood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baywood is under $4,077.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baywood?
The cheapest apartment in Baywood is 111 Elm St which is listed at $3,100, while the average apartment in Baywood costs $5,882.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baywood?
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 1 regular apartments in Baywood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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