Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,800 (49 Rentals)

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property at 766 Edgewater Blvd

$3,290

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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766 Edgewater Blvd

Foster CityCA94404

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The Triton
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$4,341 - $9,789
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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property at 1000 Stern Ln

$4,840

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$4,840

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 18, 2027

1000 Stern Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 716 Nina Ln

$4,900

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

716 Nina Ln

Foster CityCA94404
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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404

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Bridgepointe
$3,649 - $10,274
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Quimby
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lincoln, Foster City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln 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 $2,810. Here are the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,810
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3,136
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,389
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,499
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3,649
The PlazaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,699
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$3,910
The LagoonsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,999
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $4.45 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,067. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the Wake Model at Waters Edge starting at $4,943 with a $4.49 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.45
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.49
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.49
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4.56
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.98
Sand Cove2x1 - Monterey2BR,1BA$5.08
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.52
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.01
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$4.48

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Lincoln, Foster City, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment is $2,695 at Madison Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln is starting from $3,395 at Madison Place.

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