Cheap Homes for Rent in Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $2,200 (5 Rentals)

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403

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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 $2,839. 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$2,839
Lakeshore LandingDockside1BR,1BA$2,957

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $4.62 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,054. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace starting at $3,921 with a $4.13 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.
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.62
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.13
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.80
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.56
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.08
Station Park GreenFir1BR,1BA$5.32
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$4.82
Lakeshore LandingDockside1BR,1BA$4.86
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$5.16

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Chess, Foster City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chess

What type of rentals are currently available in Chess?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $10,065. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chess ranging from $3,800 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chess?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chess ranges from $3,800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,452.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chess?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chess range from $3,921 to $7,671, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,840 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,790 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,610.

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