Half Moon Bay, CA rental market

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Last updated August 27, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Half Moon Bay, CA is $4,200.

Average rent

$4,200

Month-over-month change

-$1,300

Year-over-year change

-$50

Available rentals

18

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,250 to $8,111.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,7001
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,2002
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,4002
$4,5002
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,600$3,750
Feb$3,500$3,950
Mar$3,500$4,200
Apr$3,300$3,750
May$2,850$4,200
Jun$2,950$3,700
Jul$3,395$4,200
Aug$3,199$4,000
Sep$4,400No data
Oct$4,522No data
Nov$3,500No data
Dec$4,600No data

Market temperature

The Half Moon Bay, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA is 100% higher than the national average.

Half Moon Bay, CAvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA?

The average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA is $4,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Half Moon Bay, CA?

Houses in Half Moon Bay, CA rent between $2,250 - $8,111 with an average rent of $4,200.

3. How has the rent in Half Moon Bay, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Half Moon Bay, CA decreased by $50

4. How much has the rent in Half Moon Bay, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Half Moon Bay, CA decreased by $1,300

5. How many available rentals are there in Half Moon Bay, CA?

There are currently 18 rentals available in Half Moon Bay, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Half Moon Bay, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Half Moon Bay, CA is $4,200 — 100% higher the national average of $2,100.