Foster City Apartments for Rent

About Foster City

The West Bay community of Foster City is located next to San Mateo along US Highway 101. Residents who choose to rent apartments in Foster City will have a short commute of about 30 minutes to San Francisco and can reach San Jose within 40 minutes. This location is served by the by several Caltrain stations found just west of Highway 101. AC Transit provides some bus service for Foster City.

Foster City has many corporations that attract new residents to the area. Some of the largest employers include Gilead Sciences, Visa, Life Technologies and Electronics for Imaging. Many other well-known businesses have offices in the city.

You will find many national retailers in or near Foster City such as Costco, Target and Whole Foods. The Hillsdale Shopping Center is located along El Camino Real, easily assessable to Foster City residents.

Renters living in Foster City will have lots of opportunities for recreation including many parks, trails, boating and scenic view points. You can also catch a stage performance at the Hillbarn Theatre.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Foster City, CA and nearby cities: