Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Foster City, CA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Foster City, CA is $3,792. This is +94%, or $1,842, higher than the national average.

$4.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,792

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Foster City, CA is $3,792. This is +94%, or $1,842, higher than the national average.

$4.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
11%
48%
21%
11%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $3,769. A 1-bedroom apartment in Foster City, CA costs about $3,397 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,302. Houses for rent in Foster City, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,010.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,397

1%

27%

2 bedroom

$4,250

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,767

No Change

56%

4 bedroom

$7,500

1%

1%

Studio

$2,200

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,767

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

1%

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.

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$3,792
increased by94%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Foster City, CA is 58% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Beachcomber Bali

1441 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

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Beachcomber Lanai

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Lantern Cove

244 Rock Harbor Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

1–2 beds

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One Hundred Grand

100 Grand Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,687–$5,009

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$3,800

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Schooner Bay Apartment Homes

300 Timberhead Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

2 beds

2 baths

$4,302–$4,865

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Neighborhood 9 townhouse for rent in Foster City

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807 Norma Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

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$4,650

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