Half Moon Bay, CA

127 Apartments for Rent with Balconies

Hugging the northern California Coast, north of Santa Cruz and south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay is one of the most desirable stretches of oceanfront community in the country. With a population just above 11,300 residents, Half Moon Bay is the best of small town life, tourist destination, and natural wonder, all rolled into one. Half Moon Bay began as grazing lands for Mission, San Francisco, in the 1770s. It continued in this agricultural tradition as part of the Ranch Corral de Tierra Mexican land grant in the 1830s. Fishing soon joined grazing as the basis of the local economy. Despite the arrival of limited railroad service in the early 20th century, this area stayed sleepy, taking advantage of heavy coastal fog to become a hot spot of rum running during Prohibition. See more

Balconies are a coveted amenity for many renters looking for high-rise views and opportunities for fresh air. However, you should keep in mind that balconies often come with restrictions.

Before signing a lease, ask about how many people can be on the balcony at once. Also, ask about whether you’re allowed to store a bike or other items.

You’ll also want to know about any maintenance schedules. Using your balcony as storage could result in fines and intervention from your property management.

Keep in mind that not all balconies are created equally. You may discover the views of the parking area are less than optimal or reduce your overall privacy.

Balconies can also get messy with debris, foliage, dirt, and pollen depending on your location. Renters are typically responsible for any clean-up and basic balcony upkeep.

Regardless of the issues to keep in mind, balconies are usually a big win for Half Moon Bay renters. Ask about apartments on higher floors for the best views.