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Tradewind Surf Apartments
1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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801 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1441 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1431 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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700 Marlin AveFoster City, CA 94404
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Beach Cove
703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Fiesta Apartments
640-700 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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348 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Madison Place
400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1414 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Bay Terrace
3204 Casa De Campo WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
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Foster City, CA Local Guide
Foster City by Olivier Bruchez is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foster City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Foster City Studio Apartments | $2,818 | $1,875 | $3,601 |
| Cheap Foster City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,437 | $1,900 | $8,861 |
| Cheap Foster City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,346 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Foster City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,623 | $3,761 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Foster City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,030 | $7,030 | $7,030 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foster City, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Foster City, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Foster City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Shores | $4,715 | $1,875 | 98 |
| Pilgrim Triton | $4,946 | $1,875 | 142 |
| Vintage Park | $4,946 | $1,875 | 145 |
Cheapest Available Foster City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Foster City, CA is a Studio unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments in the Sugarloaf neighborhood priced from $1,945. Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foster City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,235 |
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,272 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Andalusia at Chestnut | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,696 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foster City area is the $3.96 price per square foot Wake Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,358. The second greatest value Foster City apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,745 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foster City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Waters Edge | Wake | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
| The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Landing - A | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 1646 S Grant St, Unit 4 | 1646 S Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foster City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foster City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foster City is under $2,696.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foster City?
The cheapest apartment in Foster City is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in Foster City costs $4,869.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foster City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Foster City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foster City?
Cheap apartments in Foster City have an average cost of $378 which is $4,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foster City.
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