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Madison Place
400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bays Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (6 Rentals)
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Lakeshore Landing
2717 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Harbor Cove
900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Beach Cove
703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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Crestview Apartments
510 Crest View AveBelmont, CA 94002
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Bays, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Studio Apartments | $2,641 | $2,402 | $3,205 |
| Bays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $2,450 | $5,872 |
| Bays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,812 | $2,900 | $5,923 |
| Bays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,652 | $3,609 | $8,512 |
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There are currently 6 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. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. Here are the most affordable Bays apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,657 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bays, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bays area is the $3.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Bays apartment is the Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.69 |
| Crestview Apartments | Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1804 El Parque Ct, Unit A | 1804 El Parque Ct | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| East Hillsdale Apartments | One Bedroom 5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bays Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bays?
The cheapest apartment in Bays is Madison Place which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Bays costs $4,074.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bays?
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 11 regular apartments in Bays that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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