4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Half Moon Bay, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Half Moon Bay, California as of August 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $4,661 and +60% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Half Moon Bay
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Half Moon Bay
Compare Half Moon Bay's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Half Moon Bay.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Half Moon Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo, CA | 8.1 mi | $4,907 | +$877 (+22%) |
| Belmont, CA | 8.4 mi | $4,890 | +$860 (+21%) |
| Burlingame, CA | 8.7 mi | $3,501 | $-529 (-13%) |
| Millbrae, CA | 9 mi | $5,400 | +$1,370 (+34%) |
| San Carlos, CA | 9.8 mi | $4,710 | +$680 (+17%) |
| Pacifica, CA | 10.5 mi | $4,390 | +$360 (+9%) |
| San Bruno, CA | 10.8 mi | $4,230 | +$200 (+5%) |
| Foster City, CA | 11.6 mi | $6,050 | +$2,020 (+50%) |
| South San Francisco, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,120 | +$90 (+2%) |
| Redwood City, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,960 | +$930 (+23%) |
| Daly City, CA | 15.4 mi | $4,230 | +$200 (+5%) |
| Menlo Park, CA | 16.3 mi | $4,960 | +$930 (+23%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Half Moon Bay — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Half Moon Bay?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Half Moon Bay, California is $4,030 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $4,661.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Half Moon Bay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $161,200 ($13,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $77.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Half Moon Bay expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Half Moon Bay's 4+ bedroom median of $4,030 is +60% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Half Moon Bay rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Half Moon Bay ranks #182 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Half Moon Bay?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Burlingame ($3,501).