Foster City, CA rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Foster City, CA is $4,200.

Average rent

$4,200

Month-over-month change

+$483

Year-over-year change

+$224

Available rentals

77

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,700 to $9,515.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,6001
$1,7002
$1,8001
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6001
$2,7001
$2,8002
$3,0003
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,4008
$3,5004
$3,6005
$3,7002
$3,8002
$3,9004
$4,0001
$4,1003
$4,2002
$4,3003
$4,4001
$4,5002
$4,6003
$4,7001
$4,8005
$4,9003
$5,000+24

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $224 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,523$3,723
Feb$3,600$3,670
Mar$3,569$3,479
Apr$3,500$3,500
May$3,800$3,680
Jun$3,881$3,680
Jul$3,900$3,974
Aug$4,139$4,032
Sep$3,930$3,700
Oct$3,900No data
Nov$3,950No data
Dec$3,616No data

Market temperature

The Foster City, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Foster City, CA is 105% higher than the national average.

Foster City, CAvs.

$4,200

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Foster City, CA?

The average rent in Foster City, CA is $4,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Foster City, CA?

Houses in Foster City, CA rent between $1,700 - $9,515 with an average rent of $4,200.

3. How has the rent in Foster City, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Foster City, CA increased by $224

4. How much has the rent in Foster City, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Foster City, CA increased by $483

5. How many available rentals are there in Foster City, CA?

There are currently 77 rentals available in Foster City, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Foster City, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Foster City, CA is $4,200 — 104.88% higher the national average of $2,050.