Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Shores Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,800 (24 Rentals)

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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
property at 3015 Los Prados St

$2,200 - $2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403

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Redwood Shores, Foster City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Redwood Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Redwood Shores area of Foster City, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,839. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,930. Here are the most affordable Redwood Shores apartments for rent in Foster City, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,839
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$2,930
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,995
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,367
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Shores, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores 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
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.58
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.56
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.08
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$4.10
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$4.82
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.49
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$5.16

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Foster City. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Redwood Shores Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment is $2,898 at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Redwood Shores is starting from $3,390 at eaves Foster City.

What is the most affordable Redwood Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Redwood Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,921.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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