The Triton
55 Triton Park Ln,
Foster City, CA 94404
1-3 Beds | $3,760 - $6,522
Rental Market Trends in Foster City, CA
What is the average rent in Foster City, CA?
$3,167/month
Average Rent
727 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Foster City, CA is $3,167 per month. This is 95% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $2,861 per month for a studio, $3,167 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,102 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,331 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Foster City, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $125 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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Rent Ranges in Foster City, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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$700 - $1,000/month
4%
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0%
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96%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Foster City?
Based on current rent prices, Shell Cove, Foster's Landing and Islands 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, Beach Cove 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, Sand Cove and Foster's Landing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Foster City, CA?
Because the average rent in Foster City is $3,167, you’ll want to make about $10,556 per month or $126,672 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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$3,571/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,566/month
Three Bedroom
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$5,711/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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.