Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Foster City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Foster City
$3,963/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Foster City is $3,963 per month as of November 2026. This is 109% above the national average rent, or $2,063 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Foster City
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,902, whereas a house costs $5,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Foster City run $3,574 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,192.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,300 | No Change | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $3,559 |  1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $4,225 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $7,295 | 24% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lincoln | $4,079 | |
Neighborhood 1 | $4,027 | |
Neighborhood 2 | $4,350 | |
Neighborhood 3 | $3,896 | |
Neighborhood 4 | $4,139 | |
Neighborhood 5 | $4,179 | |
Neighborhood 7 | $4,029 | |
Neighborhood 8 | $4,250 | |
Neighborhood 9 | $4,350 | |
Pilgrim Triton | $4,139 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,902 | 1% | 18% | |
Condos | $4,250 | 1% | 1% | |
Houses | $5,597 | 6% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,559
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,295
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
20%
Pilgrim Triton
Average rent
$4,139
Neighborhood 1
Average rent
$4,027
Neighborhood 3
Average rent
$3,896
Neighborhood 2
Average rent
$4,350
Neighborhood 9
Average rent
$4,350
Neighborhood 8
Average rent
$4,250
Neighborhood 7
Average rent
$4,029
Neighborhood 4
Average rent
$4,139
Neighborhood 5
Average rent
$4,179
Lincoln
Average rent
$4,079
Apartments
Average rent
$3,902
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,597
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
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
109%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Foster City, CA is 89% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
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23%Discover rentals in Foster City, CA
5d+ 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
$3,503–$4,021
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1200 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,654–$5,505
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,873–$4,607
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
855 Bounty Dr #594, Foster City, CA 94404
2 beds
1 bath
$5,970
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,297–$4,427
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
Price dropped $450Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,487–$4,387
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,297–$4,427
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,487–$4,387
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,237–$6,107
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,873–$4,607
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,503–$4,021
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,961–$3,670
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
700 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,297–$4,427
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,487–$4,387
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Plaza View Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,487–$4,387
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,961–$3,670
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,780
Price dropped $610Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,780
Price dropped $160Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,963 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Foster City?
Average rent prices in Foster City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Foster City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Foster City is 109% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,063 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Foster City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City are Neighborhood 3 ($3,896/mo), Neighborhood 1 ($4,027/mo), and Neighborhood 7 ($4,029/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 $159,000/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).