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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Half Moon Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Half Moon Bay
$3,969/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Half Moon Bay is $3,969 per month as of November 2026. This is 109% above the national average rent, or $2,069 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Half Moon Bay
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Half Moon Bay rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Half Moon Bay, CA
Average rent prices in Half Moon Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Half Moon Bay, CA
Rent prices in Half Moon Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Half Moon Bay is $3,349, whereas a house costs $6,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Half Moon Bay run $3,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,108 | No Change |  101% | |
1 bedroom | $3,480 | 18% | 38% | |
2 bedroom | $4,509 | 14% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $13,750 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,349 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $4,247 | 37% | 67% | |
Houses | $6,250 | No Change | 12% | |
Rooms | $1,275 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,108
Last year
101%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,480
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
38%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,509
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$13,750
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,349
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,247
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
67%
Houses
Average rent
$6,250
Last year
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,275
The table above reflects average rent prices in Half Moon Bay, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Half Moon Bay, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Half Moon Bay and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Half Moon Bay
109%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Half Moon Bay, CA is 89% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
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26%$2,613
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6%Discover rentals in Half Moon Bay, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Half Moon Bay
540 El Granada Blvd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
3 beds
3 baths
$6,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Half Moon Bay
540 El Granada Blvd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
3 beds
3 baths
$6,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Half Moon Bay, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Half Moon Bay rental market.
How much is rent in Half Moon Bay?
The average rent in Half Moon Bay is $3,969 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Half Moon Bay?
Average rent prices in Half Moon Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Half Moon Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Half Moon Bay is 109% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,069 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Half Moon Bay?
To comfortably afford rent in Half Moon Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $159,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).