Cheap Homes for Rent in Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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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 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Chess apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,937
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$2,979
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$3,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $4.03 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Miramar in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,554. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,402 with a $4.02 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.
MiramarPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.03
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.02
Harbor Cove2x2-10202BR,2BA$3.79
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.72
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.53
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.38
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$4.61
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.32
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chess

What type of rentals are currently available in Chess?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $10,000. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chess ranging from $1,475 to $7,800.

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 $1,475 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,544.

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 $3,516 to $7,413, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,388 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,070.

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