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Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Foster City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Foster City
$4,217/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Foster City is $4,217 per month as of September 2026. This is 122% above the national average rent, or $2,317 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Foster City
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $4,113, whereas a house costs $5,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Foster City run $3,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,517.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,700 | 9% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $3,590 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,517 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | No Change | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood 1 | $4,192 | |
Neighborhood 2 | $4,187 | |
Neighborhood 3 | $4,239 | |
Neighborhood 4 | $4,080 | |
Neighborhood 5 | $4,259 | |
Neighborhood 6 | $4,228 | |
Neighborhood 7 | $4,100 | |
Neighborhood 8 | $3,760 | |
Neighborhood 9 | $3,909 | |
Pilgrim Triton | $3,869 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,113 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,647 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,595 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,590
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,517
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Neighborhood 1
Average rent
$4,192
Pilgrim Triton
Average rent
$3,869
Neighborhood 3
Average rent
$4,239
Neighborhood 9
Average rent
$3,909
Neighborhood 2
Average rent
$4,187
Neighborhood 7
Average rent
$4,100
Neighborhood 8
Average rent
$3,760
Neighborhood 4
Average rent
$4,080
Neighborhood 5
Average rent
$4,259
Neighborhood 6
Average rent
$4,228
Apartments
Average rent
$4,113
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,647
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$5,595
Last 30 days
13%
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
122%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Foster City, CA is 101% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
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44%$3,750
4%$4,035
7%Discover rentals in Foster City, CA
3d ago
Verified
1441 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
3h ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,473–$4,276
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1200 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,643–$5,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Neighborhood 9 apartment for rent in Foster City
2 beds
1 bath
$4,305
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
56 Triton Park Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1 bed
1 bath
$8,710
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
855 Bounty Dr #594, Foster City, CA 94404
2 beds
1 bath
$6,210
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
900 E Hillsdale Blvd #2117, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,870–$4,690
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$5,119–$6,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,449–$4,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,473–$4,276
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,449–$4,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,770
$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,981–$3,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,449–$4,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
3 beds
3 baths
$5,867–$6,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,473–$4,276
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 $4,217 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Foster City?
Average rent prices in Foster City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Foster City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Foster City is 122% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,317 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Foster City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City are Neighborhood 8 ($3,760/mo), Pilgrim Triton ($3,869/mo), and Neighborhood 9 ($3,909/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 $169,000/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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Foster City, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year and December experiencing the least competitive conditions. July has the highest rent, with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).