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property at 3031 Flores St

3031 Flores St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 14 State St

14 State St

San MateoCA94401
property at 320 Peninsula Ave

320 Peninsula Ave

San MateoCA94401

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Foster City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foster City, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/09/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Redwood Shores$8,000$1,65011

Cheapest Available Foster City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Foster City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St in the Western Hills neighborhood priced from $2,275. 3633 Colegrove Apartments in the Sugarloaf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foster City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foster City area is the $3.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Foster City apartment is the 22CD Model at Bridgepointe starting at $4,175 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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.
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.34
Bridgepointe22CD2BR,2BA$3.71
1501 E 3rd Ave, Unit 31501 E 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.85
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$3.86
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.70
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.88
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Foster City

What type of rentals are currently available in Foster City?

There are currently 602 Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $8,772. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Foster City ranging from $1,350 to $11,500.

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 $1,350 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,941.

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 $3,659 to $7,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,640.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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