Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Shores Neighborhood of Foster City, CA from $1,800 (18 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
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Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404

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Cheapest Available Redwood Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Redwood Shores area of Foster City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $3,094. Crestview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,175. Here are the most affordable Redwood Shores apartments for rent in Foster City, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$3,094
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,175
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,254
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,347
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio,1BA$3,616

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Shores, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood Shores area is the $4.08 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,821. The second greatest value Redwood Shores apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Miramar starting at $5,707 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Redwood Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.08
MiramarPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.18
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.56
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.46
Marlin Cove Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath-The Seahorse2BR,2BA$4.46
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.47
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.09
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.95
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.79
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$4.55

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Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Foster City. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Redwood Shores Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Redwood Shores?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Redwood Shores is at Shadow Cove listed at $3,616.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment is $3,094 at The Preston at Hillsdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Redwood Shores is starting from $3,684 at The Preston at Hillsdale.

What is the most affordable Redwood Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Redwood Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,883.

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