Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA
A 2-bedroom in Half Moon Bay, CA (ZIP 94019) typically rents for about $1,969 a month, with a range of $1,969–$3,697. Owner-occupied homes in San Mateo County pay about 0.61% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,574 | $2,574 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $3,003 | $3,003 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,969 | $1,969–$3,697 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,029 | $3,029–$4,832 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$5,439 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Half Moon Bay ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About $1,969 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,969–$3,697. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About $3,003 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,003. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About $3,029 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,029–$4,832. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About $2,574 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,574. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$5,439. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in San Mateo County pay a typical 0.61% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Half Moon Bay rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).