3015 Los Prados St
San MateoCA94403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (23 Rentals)
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$1,875 - $2,950Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Tradewind Surf Apartments
1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Tradewind Surf Apartments
801 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Beachcomber Bali
1441 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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$2,595 - $2,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8
Beachwalk
1431 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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$2,698 - $4,0131 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Beach Cove
703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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$2,738 - $3,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
eaves Foster City
700 Marlin AveFoster City, CA 94404
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$2,946 - $5,570Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lagoons
611 Bounty DrFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,088 - $4,792Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Shadow Cove
1055 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,175 - $4,725Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harbor Cove
900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
1061 Beach Park Blvd
Foster CityCA94404
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$3,397 - $4,6971 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 14
The Plaza
1 Plaza View LnFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,449 - $4,5091 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fosters Landing
700 Bounty DrFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,460
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$3,460
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726 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID854
726 Bounty DrFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,699 - $5,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 25
Waters Edge
1200 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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$3,800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7Total Monthly Price
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707 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID593
707 Bounty DrFoster City, CA 94404
1057 Shell Blvd, Unit 2
1057 Shell Blvd
Foster CityCA94404
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Sand Castle Apartments
1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Miramar
1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
1081 Beach Park Blvd
Foster CityCA94404
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Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Famous Ships?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Famous Ships Studio Apartments | $2,933 | $1,875 | $3,899 |
| Famous Ships 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $2,150 | $9,030 |
| Famous Ships 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Famous Ships 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,080 | $5,500 | $7,686 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Famous Ships Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Famous Ships area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sand Cove priced from $3,432. Fosters Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,449. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Sand Cove | 1x1DX - Mendocino | 1BR,1BA | $3,432 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,449 |
| eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,470 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,764 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | 2BR,1BA | $3,963 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $6.22 price per square foot Plan L/W A Model at The Triton in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $7,136. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the B1 Model at eaves Foster City starting at $3,470 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Famous Ships apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Triton | Plan L/W A | 2BR,2.5BA | $6.22 |
| eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | 2BR,1BA | $5.08 |
| Sand Cove | 1x1DX - Mendocino | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| The Lagoons | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.94 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Famous Ships Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment is $3,432 at Sand Cove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Famous Ships is starting from $3,470 at eaves Foster City.
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