Cheap Homes for Rent in Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $3,700 (17 Rentals)

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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 eaves Foster City priced from $2,746. Shadow Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,039. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$2,746
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$3,039
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$3,079
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$3,573
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3,767

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $3.79 price per square foot 2x2-1020 Model at Harbor Cove in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,870. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Plaza starting at $3,767 with a $3.78 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.
Harbor Cove2x2-10202BR,2BA$3.79
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.78
The LagoonsPlan 2D2BR,2BA$4.89
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.52
One Hundred GrandPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.76
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$5.00
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$5.02
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3.92
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$4.42
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Famous Ships

What type of rentals are currently available in Famous Ships?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $8,772. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Famous Ships ranging from $3,780 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Famous Ships?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Famous Ships ranges from $3,780 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,125.

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