Mavericks Apartments
101 Avenue Portola,
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
2-3 Beds | $3,500 - $4,915
Rental Market Trends in Half Moon Bay, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA is $1,293/month.
Rent in Half Moon Bay is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,293/month
Average Rent
460 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.1%
Change / Year
5
Available Apartments
Half Moon Bay rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Half Moon Bay average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Half Moon Bay average $1,293 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Half Moon Bay average $2,650 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Half Moon Bay average $4,038 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Half Moon Bay, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Half Moon Bay, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Half Moon Bay?
Based on current rent prices, Peninsula Coastline is the most affordable neighborhood in Half Moon Bay.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Half Moon Bay?
Based on current rent prices, Peninsula Coastline is the most expensive neighborhood in Half Moon Bay.
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Which Half Moon Bay neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Half Moon Bay with the most apartments available is Peninsula Coastline .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Half Moon Bay, CA?
Because the average rent in Half Moon Bay is $1,293, you’ll want to make about $4,310 per month or $51,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Half Moon Bay, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Half Moon Bay, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Half Moon Bay Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$1,293/month
$1,293/month
Two Bedroom
$2,650/month
$2,650/month
Three Bedroom
$4,038/month
$4,038/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Belmont
Avg Rent: $3,090/month
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Burlingame
Avg Rent: $3,316/month
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Millbrae
Avg Rent: $2,710/month
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San Mateo
Avg Rent: $3,189/month
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San Carlos
Avg Rent: $2,731/month
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Pacifica
Avg Rent: $2,750/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Half Moon Bay?
The average rent in Half Moon Bay is $1,293 per month, which is 22.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Half Moon Bay?
Rents in Half Moon Bay, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $27 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Half Moon Bay?
In Half Moon Bay, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.