Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,875 (33 Rentals)

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The Triton
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$4,486 - $8,336

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Base Rent$4,486 - $8,336
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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property at 1551 Beach Park Blvd
$4,860

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Base Rent$4,860
Total Monthly Price$4,860
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available May 1, 2027
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1551 Beach Park Blvd

Foster CityCA94404

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property at 1000 Stern Ln
$5,100

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Base Rent$5,100
Total Monthly Price$5,100
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
Available Jul 17, 2028
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1000 Stern 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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Marlin Cove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlin Cove Apartments

1060 Foster City BlvdFoster 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 1 Bed unit found at Fosters Landing priced from $3,207. Marlin Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,214. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,207
Marlin Cove Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-The Dolphin1BR,1BA$4,214
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4,224
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$4,415
Sand Cove2x1 - Monterey2BR,1BA$4,581
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4,609
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$5,179
The TritonPlan L/W A2BR,2BA$6,001

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $5.27 price per square foot Plan 3D Loft Model at The Triton in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $8,001. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Plan 3A Townhome Model at One Hundred Grand starting at $6,079 with a $4.78 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.
The TritonPlan 3D Loft3BR,2BA$5.27
One Hundred GrandPlan 3A Townhome3BR,3BA$4.78
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.19
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.86
Sand Cove2x1 - Monterey2BR,1BA$5.27
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.66
Marlin Cove Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-The Dolphin1BR,1BA$5.58
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.05

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Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA

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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 $3,207 at Fosters Landing.

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 $4,224 at Shadow Cove.

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