Foster City, CA Rent History

106 months of data, 20172026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$4,181
1-year change
+13.9%
$509/mo
5-year change
+36.7%
$1,123/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Foster City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$3,054/mo0.0%
2018$3,046/mo-0.3%-0.3%
2019$3,205/mo+5.2%+4.9%
2020$3,274/mo+2.2%+7.2%
2021$2,940/mo-10.2%-3.7%
2022$3,409/mo+16.0%+11.6%
2023$3,452/mo+1.3%+13.0%
2024$3,545/mo+2.7%+16.1%
2025$3,625/mo+2.3%+18.7%
2026$3,922/mo+8.2%+28.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Foster City changed since 2017?

Median rent in Foster City, CA was $3,054 in 2017-09 and is $4,181 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,127 per month over 9 years.

How much has Foster City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Foster City, CA has changed +36.7% ($1,123 per month). The current median is $4,181.

Is rent in Foster City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Foster City, CA has increased +13.9% ($509/mo). Current median: $4,181.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.