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1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1055 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1999 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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East Hillsdale Apartments
348 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1414 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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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 |
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| Cheap Foster City Studio Apartments | $2,880 | $1,875 | $3,534 |
| Cheap Foster City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $1,800 | $8,861 |
| Cheap Foster City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $2,630 | $9,842 |
| Cheap Foster City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,519 | $3,422 | $6,521 |
| Cheap Foster City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,452 | $7,030 | $7,875 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foster City, CA
Pricing Updated: 11/11/2025Current 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 |
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| Pilgrim Triton | $4,779 | $1,875 | 141 |
| Vintage Park | $4,950 | $1,875 | 158 |
| Redwood Shores | $5,177 | $1,875 | 103 |
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. 1950 Ivy St in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. 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 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,323 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,573 |
| Harbor Cove | STU-500 | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
| San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Sand Cove | JR 1 - Montara | 1BR,1BA | $2,614 |
| Shadow Cove | San Lucas | Studio,1BA | $2,631 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foster City area is the $3.65 price per square foot 3bd2ba Model at 520 El Camino Real in the in the McDougal neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Foster City apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,209 with a $3.85 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton 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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| 520 El Camino Real | 3bd2ba | 3BR,2BA | $3.65 |
| Chesapeake Point | Plan 3B | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.85 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| Crestview Apartments | Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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1 / 100
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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 $2,720.
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 $4,968.
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 28 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 $392 which is $4,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foster City.
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