
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,900 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chess area of Foster City.


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CitySouth

1115 Sunnybrae Blvd
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Chess, Foster City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chess?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chess Studio Apartments | $2,845 | $1,995 | $3,255 |
Chess 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,100 | $6,060 |
Chess 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $2,805 | $7,573 |
Chess 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,855 | $3,553 | $8,543 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA.
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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 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. Ivy Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Chess apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,679 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $3.70 price per square foot Wake Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,066. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Plaza starting at $4,099 with a $4.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Waters Edge | Wake | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChess, Foster City, CA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Foster City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Chess Neighborhood in Foster City, CA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Station Park Green listed at $2,984.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment is $2,275 at 1950 Ivy St.
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 $2,845 at Bay Terrace.
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