Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Foster City, CA

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Foster City, CA is $3,629. This is +91%, or $1,729, higher than the national average.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,629

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Foster City, CA is $3,629. This is +91%, or $1,729, higher than the national average.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
19%
62%
10%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Foster City, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Foster City, CA have increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Foster City, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Foster City, CA is $3,489. A 1-bedroom apartment in Foster City, CA costs about $3,145 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,000. Houses for rent in Foster City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,960.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,117

No Change

44%

2 bedroom

$4,021

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,800

1%

56%

4 bedroom

$5,570

4%

9%

Studio

$2,085

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,085

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,117

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,021

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,570

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in Foster City, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Foster City, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashland, CA.

Foster City

Median rent price$3,629
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Foster City, CA is 73% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.

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Beachcomber Lanai - Photo 1 of 1

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8.5

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Beachcomber Lanai

1451 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,400–$3,200

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1441 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

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900 E Hillsdale Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood 9 apartment for rent in Foster City

2 beds

1 bath

$3,630

$3,358

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8.7

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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes

300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,420–$4,420

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1081 Beach Park Blvd #206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood 4 condo for rent in Foster City

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$3,600

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5d+ ago

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2 baths

$3,775

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1208 Admiralty Ln #1208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood 1 townhouse for rent in Foster City

3 BR, 3 BA in Treasure Isle

1208 Admiralty Ln #1208, Foster City, CA 94404

3 beds

3 baths

$4,950

House for rent

Available Jan 17