
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $2,650 (45 Rentals)


The Millton

Woodside Court

Marymount Manor

Stone Creek Apartments

The Heltsley

Middlefield Junction

529 Hampshire Ave

1615 Hudson St
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Woodside Palms

Redwood Manor Apartments

1619 Oxford St

86 Renato Ct

353 Main Street Family Apartments

Farm Hill Manor Townhomes

219 Jackson Ave

Sequoia at Wellesley Crescent

Woodside South
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Brewster Place

Kentfield

Atherton Green

1442 Gordon Street

Tradewind Surf Apartments

969 E Street

Tradewind Surf Apartments

Bay Terrace

Beachcomber Bali
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Atherton Park Forest

Garden Oaks Apartments

Beach Cove

310 Market Pl

Madison Place

Menlo Oaks Apartments

1466 San Antonio

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The Atherton Oaks
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3655 Colegrove Apartments

36th Avenue Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

Laurel Terrace

1580 San Antonio Avenue

124 Buckthorn Way

Menlo Park Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

The Preston at Hillsdale
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Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Redwood City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City Studio Apartments | $3,278 | $1,875 | $4,779 |
| Redwood City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $2,150 | $9,027 |
| Redwood City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,836 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Redwood City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,578 | $4,030 | $10,000+ |
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Redwood City, CAPopulation: 86,200
Ranked #387
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Redwood City, CA
Roy Cloud Elementary
North Star Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Redwood City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Redwood City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Redwood City is under $2,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Redwood City?
The cheapest apartment in Redwood City is Brewster Place which is listed at $3,075, while the average apartment in Redwood City costs $4,812.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Redwood City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Redwood City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Redwood City?
Cheap apartments in Redwood City have an average cost of $2,151 which is $2,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood City.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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