Apartments For Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Half Moon Bay, CA

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What Locals Say about Half Moon Bay

Review Highlights

Half Moon Bay: breezy coastal ease, walkable small-town charm, trails, beaches, quick valley commute. People love quiet streets, beaches and trails, friendly neighbors, and easy walks. Tourist gridlock, pricey housing, few sidewalks, limited transit, dog issues.
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  • David Kervinen
    "Many activities. Pumpkin festival is just one. There are parades and ethnic celebrations for everyone. Block parties in El Granada, Princeton harbor 4th of July and so on. Just a magical place to be."
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  • David Kervinen
    "The pumpkin festival is of course a world class rural event that brings people far and near to this charming sea side town. Air show and car shows too, amazing. "
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  • David Kervinen
    "It almost seems compulsory to have a dog if your in any home in a four block radius. Everyone has one and enjoys all the trails"
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  • Karley Hamilton
    "It’s Quiet, friendly neighbors, extremely walkable and bikeable. The weather is Excellent weather even though people think the opposite. Great place to raise a family"
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  • 5xbjp8mscv
    "Real hometown parades but tons of traffic at pumpkin -holidays -heatwaves. Impossible to get anywhere. Car gridlock "
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  • Rosa Heyer
    "There’s one park and lots of beach access. It’s not too far of a drive to large grocery stores, private schools and entertainment. "
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  • Rosa Heyer
    "You see people walking and running their dogs all the time. To the post office, beach, the coastal trail, etc. "
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    "Sometimes it’s ok and other times it takes a long time to go short distances. Especially on a warm sunny day "
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  • Trulia User
    "Seasonal festivities are well attended by locals and visitors. A lot of pride goes into these events and each one feels genuine. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Slow to no traffic, very quiet, dog park in the neighborhood but very sad, no sidewalks which can be hazardous"
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  • Tamae E.
    "If you work in Silicon Valley or South San Francisco, the commute is only about 30 minutes when there is light traffic. "
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  • Mia.walker
    "Half Moon Bay is a close community where there is a great downtown of small businesses, beautiful beaches, hiking and bike paths. The climate is nice year round. The people a friendly."
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  • Tamae E.
    "I am currently working from home but Silicon Valley is only about 30 minutes away and the traffic only gets bad on the 92 on the weekends when everyone is trying to get to the beach. "
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  • Rosa H.
    "Great dog area but lots of leash restrictions, so not a lot of options for off leash play time. I always come up on at least 2 poops that someone didn’t pick up, hiking trails and sidewalks alike. Traffic is increasingly worse every year due to tourism, lack of public transit and housing growth. "
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  • Jessicaehope
    "There is a SamTrans bus which goes straight from downtown to the San Mateo Medical Center, so it’s a super easy commute for health care workers."
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  • Jessicaehope
    "There are other dogs EVERYWHERE. People seem tolerant of barking during the day; plus all dogs love the beach!"
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  • Seeg1008
    "Easy commute. Cross traffic to the south and easy commute to the North. Going East isn’t too long either. "
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  • Tim C.
    "45 minutes in the morning, and hour on the way home. But the weekends on the coast can't be simply beat."
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  • Nfinlen
    "Ocean colony is very safe for children to grow up. The gate provides a safe place for kids to play and learn. The neighbors here are mostly young families or elderly."
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  • Christym25
    "I see a lot of dogs being walked, but there not a lot of safe, off leash areas. No fenced dog parks. "
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  • Jon R.
    "Lots of family events just a short bikeride away. We have an annual forth of July potluck and street party. "
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  • Leilahenderson
    "My neighborhood isn’t that great but I love this town! Drawbacks are massive traffic from beach tourists and housing prices are way too high. But nothing beats moving at the beach!"
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  • Oscar R.
    "It is a very good place and it is a place where a lot of people love I mostly love the beaches and shops near bye"
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  • clearocean
    "Close to beach, scenic and resort like residential area. Fun place for weekend fish market in harbor, lots restaurants, water sports, horse riding and even taking a ride on small airplane to view pacific beach. "
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  • Leilahenderson
    "Everyone has dogs here, I actually don’t like it because they bark all the time! I want a kitty neighborhood!"
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  • Gracieslegers
    "COASTAL LIVING! A short walks to coastal trails; enjoy sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, close to schools, parks, and downtown Half Moon Bay for shopping and restaurants. Easy access to Highway 92. Friendly neighbors."
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  • Chelsea.burr
    "This is a good place to raise kids. I grew up here and loved it. After college I moved back because it felt like home. I just can’t afford to stay on my own now. "
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  • Mattyfrancom
    "We talk while we walk around the neighborhood and we sometimes eat out at night with each other And we pick up trash on the beach "
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  • Unspecified
    "It’s difficult and dangerous to cross the highway. Also, there are too many people not picking up after their pets."
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  • Mattyfrancom
    "It’s amazingly beautiful And people are quite nice you see. I would recommend living here to any body interested "
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  • matsend7 g. c.
    "Attractive and well maintained houses in a peaceful hillside area area near the Harbor. Quiet respectful neighbors enjoying the views of the ocean and the local walking paths of El Granada and Half Moon Bay area."
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  • Mbirdsal
    "Love it here. Even in the short time we have lived in this neighborhood we feel very at home. My small town feel and very friendly neighbors."
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  • Mattyfrancom
    "It’s very pretty and foggy and it has a lot of great rocks and flowers and people are nice and I like to see the ocean "
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  • Alisha T.
    "It is beautiful and quieter than the peninsula cities. It's a cross between country and city, a wonderful small town feel!"
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Average Rent Trends in Half Moon Bay, CA

Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,700
Jul 2025$4,200
Aug 2025$4,000
Sep 2025$4,900
Oct 2025$5,500
Nov 2025$4,000
Dec 2025$5,200
Jan 2026$4,000
Feb 2026$5,000
Mar 2026$4,900
Apr 2026$4,800
May 2026$3,000
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,850$4,600$8,700$5,300$3,200
Apartments and Condos$2,750$3,850——$2,850
Houses$3,000$4,600$8,700$5,300$4,600
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Half Moon Bay, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Half Moon Bay, CA is $2,850 per month. This is about 48% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Half Moon Bay, CA is $4,600 per month. This is about 138% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA was lowest in Jun 2025 when it was $3,700 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $5,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Half Moon Bay, CA is $2,850 per month. That is about $950 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    There are 14 available rental listings in Half Moon Bay, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Half Moon Bay, CA?
    Half Moon Bay, CA includes zip codes such as: 94018.
  • What are some cities near Half Moon Bay, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Belmont, Moss Beach, Hillsborough, Woodside, Montara. These cities may have more rental options to explore.