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Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Foster City, CA from $1,500 (1 Rental)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foster City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City Studio Apartments | $2,684 | $1,885 | $3,380 |
| Foster City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $2,095 | $8,400 |
| Foster City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,265 | $2,895 | $8,687 |
| Foster City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,583 | $3,233 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,788.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foster City?
The cheapest apartment in Foster City is Madison Place which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Foster City costs $3,903.
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 24 regular apartments in Foster City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foster City?
Cheap apartments in Foster City have an average cost of $1,061 which is $2,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foster City.
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