Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Foster City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Foster City
$3,853/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Foster City is $3,853 per month as of June 2026. This is 98% above the national average rent, or $1,903 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Foster City
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Foster City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Foster City, CA
Average rent prices in Foster City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Foster City, CA
Rent prices in Foster City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Foster City is $3,795, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Foster City run $3,689 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,128.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | 6% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $3,679 | 3% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $4,094 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,997 | 2% | 45% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 12% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood 1 | $4,060 | |
Neighborhood 2 | $4,033 | |
Neighborhood 3 | $3,859 | |
Neighborhood 5 | $3,861 | |
Neighborhood 6 | $4,800 | |
Neighborhood 7 | $4,041 | |
Neighborhood 8 | $4,050 | |
Neighborhood 9 | $3,863 | |
Pilgrim Triton | $5,000 | |
Town Center | $3,839 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,285 | 60% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,400 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,679
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,094
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
45%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
23%
Neighborhood 3
Average rent
$3,859
Neighborhood 1
Average rent
$4,060
Pilgrim Triton
Average rent
$5,000
Neighborhood 9
Average rent
$3,863
Neighborhood 2
Average rent
$4,033
Neighborhood 8
Average rent
$4,050
Neighborhood 7
Average rent
$4,041
Neighborhood 5
Average rent
$3,861
Neighborhood 6
Average rent
$4,800
Town Center
Average rent
$3,839
Apartments
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,285
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Foster City, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Foster City, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Foster City and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Foster City
98%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Foster City, CA is 75% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,197
10%$2,795
16%$3,728
15%$2,395
6%$3,053
2%$4,450
46%$3,997
24%$5,280
58%$4,390
20%$3,200
9%$3,195
$3,621
6%Discover rentals in Foster City, CA
18h ago
1451 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
2d ago
Verified
1441 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
1d ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,310–$4,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Neighborhood 9 apartment for rent in Foster City
2 beds
1 bath
$4,133
$3,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
855 Bounty Dr #594, Foster City, CA 94404
2 beds
1 bath
$7,400
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,734–$4,564
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,427–$4,669
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,777–$5,107
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,427–$4,669
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,734–$4,564
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,310–$4,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,790
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,006–$3,905
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,777–$5,107
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,006–$3,905
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,410
$3,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,140
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1200 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,590–$5,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Foster City, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Foster City rental market.
How much is rent in Foster City?
The average rent in Foster City is $3,853 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Foster City?
Average rent prices in Foster City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Foster City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Foster City is 98% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,903 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Foster City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City are Town Center ($3,839/mo), Neighborhood 3 ($3,859/mo), and Neighborhood 5 ($3,861/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Foster City?
To comfortably afford rent in Foster City, you'd need to earn approximately $154,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Foster City?
Foster City's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,900 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 46% of the rental inventory, making them the most common apartment type available in this Bay Area planned community.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).