
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chess Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,900 (22 Rentals)
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Chess, Foster City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chess?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chess Studio Apartments | $2,844 | $1,995 | $3,174 |
Chess 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $2,095 | $8,400 |
Chess 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,501 | $2,900 | $7,194 |
Chess 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,864 | $3,233 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Chess Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chess area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,295. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Chess apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,533 |
The Triton | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $2,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chess, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chess area is the $3.70 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,890. The second greatest value Chess apartment is the Plan L/W C Model at The Triton starting at $4,355 with a $4.22 price per square foot in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chess apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
The Triton | Plan L/W C | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.22 |
Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $3.40 |
Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Station Park Green | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Sand Cove | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChess, Foster City, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Foster City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Chess Neighborhood in Foster City, CA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 Chess Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chess?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chess is at The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chess Apartment is $2,450 at Madison Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chess Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chess is starting from $2,995 at Madison Place.
What is the most affordable Chess Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chess Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,233.
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