Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,875 (57 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Marlin Cove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlin Cove Apartments

1060 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Bridgepointe
$3,600 - $6,661

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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Chess, Foster City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chess Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chess area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,703. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Chess apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 5501BR, 1BA$2,703
Madison Place1 x 11BR, 1BA$2,795
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR, 1BA$3,276
Lakeshore LandingMarina2BR, 2BA$3,387
Flores 26602BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$3,395
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio, 1BA$3,475
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR, 1BA$3,498
Station Park GreenFir1BR, 1BA$3,527
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR, 1BA$3,568
BridgepointeIICA1BR, 1BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $4.62 price per square foot Plan 3A Townhome Model at One Hundred Grand in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,877. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the Plan 2AR Model at Chesapeake Point in the Birds neighborhood starting at $5,177 with a $4.91 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chess apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 3A Townhome3BR, 3BA$4.62
Chesapeake PointPlan 2AR2BR, 1BA$4.91
Flores 26602BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$3.23
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR, 1BA$4.85
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR, 1BA$4.20
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR, 1BA$4.37
Fosters LandingPlan 1C1BR, 1BA$4.94
Madison Place1 x 11BR, 1BA$3.93
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR, 1BA$5.00
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 5501BR, 1BA$4.91

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Chess, Foster City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chess Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chess?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chess is at Harbor Cove listed at $3,475.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment is $2,703 at The Preston at Hillsdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chess Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chess is starting from $3,276 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable Chess Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chess Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,792.

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