CitySouth
3055 La Selva Ln,
San Mateo, CA 94403
$2,718 - $3,948
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Foster City, CA
What is the average rent in Foster City, CA?
$3,108/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Foster City, CA is $3,108 per month. This is 91% higher than the national average rent price of $1,623/month, making Foster City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Foster City, you can expect to pay about $2,822 per month for a studio, $3,108 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,001 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,300 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Foster City, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $39 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City?
Based on current rent prices, Shell Cove, Islands and Harbor Cove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Foster City?
Based on current rent prices, Pilgrim-Triton, Foster's Landing and Sand Cove are the most expensive neighborhoods in Foster City.
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Which Foster City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Foster City with the most apartments available are Foster City, Town Center and Sand Cove .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Foster City, CA?
Because the average rent in Foster City is $3,108, you’ll want to make about $10,360 per month or $124,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Foster City, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Foster City, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
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$3,336/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,259/month
Three Bedroom
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$5,574/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.