Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,800 (38 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
property at 3015 Los Prados St

$1,200 - $1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403

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Bridgepointe
$3,643 - $9,573
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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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2000 Delaware
2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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 Madison Place priced from $2,695. The Preston at Hillsdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,777. Here are the most affordable Chess apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,777
Station Park GreenMapleStudio,1BA$3,369
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,379
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,389
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den1BR,1BA$3,667
The LagoonsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,808
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,955
Azara1A1BR,1BA$3,960
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$3,963

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $4.08 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,808. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,894 with a $4.47 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. 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.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.08
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.47
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.36
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4.59
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.96
Sand Cove2x1 - Monterey2BR,1BA$5.08
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.79
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.97
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$5.05

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Chess, Foster City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chess Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment is $2,695 at Madison Place.

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 $3,395 at Madison Place.

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 $4,141.

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