What's the average rent in Foster City, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Foster City, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Foster City, CA is $4,182 per month, which is 113% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,182

0.3%$11 increase month-over-month

4.8%$191 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$4,163

HOUSES

$7,000

TOWNHOUSES

$5,350

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Foster City, CA at $4,163 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $7,000 per month. Townhomes average $5,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,694
2 Bedrooms	$4,436
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$7,000
All	$4,182

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Foster City, CA is $3,694 per month, followed by $4,436 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$4,595
3 Bedrooms	$5,350
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$5,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Foster City, CA is $4,595 per month, followed by $5,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,660
2 Bedrooms	$4,418
3 Bedrooms	$5,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,873

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Foster City, CA is $3,660 per month, followed by $4,418 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $5,250 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$5,750
3 Bedrooms	$7,417
4 Bedrooms	$7,000
All	$7,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Foster City, CA is $5,750 per month, followed by $7,417 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,000 for a 4 bedroom house.