Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (16 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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Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Famous Ships Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Famous Ships area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves Foster City priced from $2,508. Harbor Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,575. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,508
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio,1BA$2,575
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio,1BA$2,631
Sand CoveJR 1 - Montara1BR,1BA$2,690
Fosters LandingPlan B1BR,1BA$2,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $3.95 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,577. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Plan L/W A Model at The Triton starting at $5,360 with a $4.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 3B3BR,3BA$3.95
The TritonPlan L/W A2BR,2.5BA$4.67
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.56
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.28
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.79
The PlazaPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.55
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.53
eaves Foster CityS1Studio ,1BA$4.44
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio ,1BA$4.78
Sand CoveJR 1 - Montara1BR,1BA$4.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Famous Ships Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Famous Ships?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Famous Ships is at eaves Foster City listed at $2,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment is $2,611 at eaves Foster City.

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 $3,110 at eaves Foster City.

What is the most affordable Famous Ships Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Famous Ships Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at One Hundred Grand and starts from $5,577.

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