
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foster City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Foster City Studio Apartments | $2,843 | $1,895 | $3,703 |
Cheap Foster City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $1,500 | $5,924 |
Cheap Foster City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,170 | $2,768 | $7,406 |
Cheap Foster City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,451 | $3,659 | $8,522 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foster City, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Foster City, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Foster City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Redwood Shores | $4,183 | $1,500 | 82 |
Vintage Park | $4,896 | $2,300 | 42 |
Pilgrim Triton | $5,884 | $2,402 | 48 |
Cheapest Available Foster City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Foster City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St in the Western Hills neighborhood priced from $2,275. Ivy Circle in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foster City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $2,508 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,657 |
eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,696 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,759 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foster City, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foster City area is the $3.65 price per square foot Plan 2AR Model at Beach Park in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,561. The second greatest value Foster City apartment is the Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $3,595 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foster City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Beach Park | Plan 2AR | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.69 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Getting Around Foster City, CA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foster City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foster City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foster City is under $2,759.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foster City?
The cheapest apartment in Foster City is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in Foster City costs $4,987.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foster City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Foster City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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