San Mateo-Foster City-Burlingame

Half Moon Bay, CA

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San Mateo-Foster City-Burlingame - Half Moon Bay, CA

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The beautiful and secluded community of Half Moon Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula features a combination of casual, beachy homes, many with ocean views, and small apartment complexes. The neighborhood features an eclectic mix of residents that includes artists, many of whom show their wares in the various art galleries in town. Surfers are drawn to the legendary waves at the Mavericks surf break, some of which can top 50 feet.

The natural beauty of Half Moon Bay attracts tourists to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which also serves as the city's largest employer and a welcoming special occasion destination for locals. The city's many beaches give residents an outlet for activity or meditation, and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve hosts some of the best tide pools found in California.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Mateo-Foster City-Burlingame is $1,246 for one bedroom, $2,463 for two bedrooms, and $3,527 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Mateo-Foster City-Burlingame has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,246/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 975 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,463/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 887 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,527/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
  • Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park
  • Crystal Springs Trail
  • Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
  • Filoli Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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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 February 2025.