Apartments for Rent in the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA (256 Rentals)

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The Triton
$4,221 - $9,789
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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property at 701 King Ln

$5,800

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$5,800
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 King Ln

Foster CityCA94404

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property at 1000 Stern Ln

$4,710

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$4,710
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 18, 2027

1000 Stern Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 1551 Beach Park Blvd

$5,070

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$5,070
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available May 1, 2027

1551 Beach Park Blvd

Foster CityCA94404
property at 900 E Hillsdale Blvd

$4,670

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$4,670
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

900 E Hillsdale Blvd

Foster CityCA94404
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Bridgepointe
$3,796 - $10,274
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Azara
$5,356
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Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Chess, Foster City, CA Local Guide

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Chess, Foster City, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with a son or daughter (or both!), location matters. This section of town has a reputation as a good residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education and schools.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and outdoor amenities? this section of town has come to be providing good access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Chess is now ranked as one of the best high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chess

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Chess area of Foster City, CA?

As of today, August 05, 2026, there are currently 256 available Chess apartments priced from $1,875 to $10,821, with an average monthly rent of $4,352.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Chess Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Chess ranges from $2,150 to $9,114 with an average monthly rent of $3,763.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chess cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chess range from $2,650 to $10,821. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,756.

How expensive are Chess Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 54 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chess on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,037 to $9,396 - averaging $5,271 for the location.

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