Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (15 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
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Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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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 1 Bed unit found at eaves Foster City priced from $2,496. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$2,496
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesVerbena Premier1BR,1BA$2,754
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$2,819
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $3.72 price per square foot Redwood Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,715. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Plaza starting at $4,069 with a $4.16 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.
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesRedwood Premier2BR,2BA$3.72
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.16
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.40
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.35
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.66
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$3.74
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.18
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.87
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.26
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Famous Ships Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Famous Ships?

The cheapest apartment in Famous Ships is eaves Foster City which is listed at $2,496, while the average apartment in Famous Ships costs $4,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Famous Ships?

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 9 regular apartments in Famous Ships that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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