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Country Club
420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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1022 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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De Sabla Apartments
10 De Sabla RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Park Central
724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Creekside
1600 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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710 Laurel Ave
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142 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Alta off the Avenue
1415 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Baywood, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baywood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood Studio Apartments | $2,460 | $1,725 | $3,295 |
| Baywood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $2,325 | $6,120 |
| Baywood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,175 | $2,825 | $6,595 |
| Baywood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $4,072 | $5,848 |
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There are currently 16 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 Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,195. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Baywood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
| Creekside | The Larkspur | 1BR,1BA | $2,548 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baywood, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baywood area is the $4.74 price per square foot 2x2 2A Model at Azara San Mateo in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $5,118. The second greatest value Baywood apartment is the The Sequoia Model at Creekside starting at $3,180 with a $3.63 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azara San Mateo | 2x2 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.74 |
| Creekside | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1ER | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Ryan Tower | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| Two50 Downtown | Studio 550 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $5.99 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio ,1BA | $5.61 |
| Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
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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 $3,192.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baywood?
The cheapest apartment in Baywood is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Baywood costs $5,059.
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 15 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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