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property at 268 Lorton Ave

$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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268 Lorton Ave

BurlingameCA94010
property at 1757 Nash Dr

$1,900

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1757 Nash Dr

San MateoCA94401

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3257 Glendora Dr

San MateoCA94403

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Foster City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foster City, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Foster City, CA area range in price from $1,875 to $10,821 with an overall median price of $3,952. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Foster City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Redwood Shores$3,853$1,87538
Pilgrim Triton$3,899$1,87551
Vintage Park$4,060$1,87560

Cheapest Available Foster City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Foster City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments in the Belmont neighborhood priced from $2,278. Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,693. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foster City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed C1BR,1BA$2,693
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foster City area is the $4.04 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,762. The second greatest value Foster City apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Miramar starting at $5,707 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foster City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.04
MiramarPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.18
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.46
Marlin Cove Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath-The Seahorse2BR,2BA$4.46
Chesapeake PointPlan 2A2BR,1BA$4.56
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.97
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed C2BR,1BA$4.32
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.95
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

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Foster City, CA

Ranked #139

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Foster City

What type of rentals are currently available in Foster City?

There are currently 606 Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $10,821. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Foster City ranging from $925 to $39,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Foster City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Foster City ranges from $925 to $39,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,905.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Foster City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Foster City range from $3,769 to $8,336, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,350.

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