Cheap Homes for Rent in Baywood Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $3,000 (10 Rentals)
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Baywood, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Baywood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Baywood 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,275 | $4,000 | $4,550 |
Baywood 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,000 | $5,000 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Baywood Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Baywood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baywood area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ambassador Apartments priced from $2,325. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Baywood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baywood, CA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baywood area is the $3.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Large Model at West 5th in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,010. The second greatest value Baywood apartment is the Plan 2GR Model at Metropolitan starting at $5,492 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baywood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
Metropolitan | Plan 2GR | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
Two50 Downtown | Studio 480 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $6.24 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio ,1BA | $5.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baywood
What type of rentals are currently available in Baywood?
There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in Baywood, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,295 to $9,999. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baywood ranging from $3,000 to $9,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baywood?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baywood ranges from $3,000 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,925.
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