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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City Studio Apartments | $2,836 | $1,875 | $4,046 |
| Foster City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $2,095 | $8,575 |
Foster City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,377 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Foster City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,689 | $4,154 | $6,340 |
| Foster City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,647 | $5,420 | $7,875 |
There are currently 96 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Foster City, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,650 to $10,050. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Foster City with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Park | 33 | $4,144 | $2,650 |
| Pilgrim Triton | 32 | $4,017 | $2,650 |
| Redwood Shores | 31 | $4,046 | $2,650 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Foster City, CA is found at Trestle in the McDougal neighborhood and is 1,224 square feet priced from $5,230. Bridgepointe in the East San Mateo neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,171 square feet and currently listed start at $4,046. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Foster City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trestle | Plan 2H | 1,224 Sq Ft | $5,230 |
| Bridgepointe | 22CF | 1,171 Sq Ft | $4,046 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome | 1,152 Sq Ft | $3,685 |
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 2A | 1,138 Sq Ft | $4,617 |
| Miramar | Plan 2A | 1,131 Sq Ft | $4,604 |
| Azara San Mateo | 2x2 2G | 1,083 Sq Ft | $5,236 |
| The Triton | Plan 2A | 1,082 Sq Ft | $4,371 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 1,050 Sq Ft | $3,564 |
| MODE Apartments | H | 1,045 Sq Ft | $4,966 |
| Madison Place | 2 x 2 | 998 Sq Ft | $3,395 |
As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Foster City, CA is the 2 Bed E Model starting from $3,088 at Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Foster City 2 Bedroom is the The Teresa Model at Bay Terrace starting at $3,107 in the Birds neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Foster City is currently $4,377. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Foster City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Garden | 2 Bed E | $3,088 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | $3,107 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Cypress | $3,201 |
| eaves Foster City | B1 | $3,360 |
| Madison Place | 2 x 2 | $3,395 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | $3,533 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Harbor | $3,559 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | $3,564 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | $3,570 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome | $3,685 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Foster City is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $3,088.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Foster City is $4,377.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Foster City is a 1,224 square feet unit starting from $5,230 at Trestle.
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