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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 $2,663. Shadow Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,969. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityS1-565-conversionStudio,1BA$2,663
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$2,969
The LagoonsPlan STC 1Studio,1BA$3,025
Fosters LandingPlan B1BR,1BA$3,069
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$3,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $4.59 price per square foot Breakwater Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,904. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Plan 1A Model at Miramar starting at $3,792 with a $4.59 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.
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.59
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.59
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$4.03
One Hundred GrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.84
The TritonPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.99
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$5.14
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$4.97
The PlazaPlan 1D1BR,1BA$4.85
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.61
eaves Foster CityS1-565-conversionStudio ,1BA$4.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #11

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 $2,663.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Famous Ships Apartment is $2,696 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 $3,310 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 $5,479.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.