Cheap Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $900 (28 Rentals)

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Middlefield Junction
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middlefield Junction

2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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180 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Harrison Ave

180 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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529 Hampshire Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

529 Hampshire AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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1410 Jefferson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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926 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

926 Woodside

926-928 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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10 Birch Street
Studio Apartments

10 Birch Street

10 Birch StRedwood City, CA 94062
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1550 Ebener St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1550 Ebener St

1550 Ebener StRedwood City, CA 94061
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1619 Oxford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1619 Oxford St

1619 Oxford StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Walnut Studios
Studio Apartments

Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Atherton Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

Redwood City, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Redwood City, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Redwood City, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Redwood City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oak Knoll Redwood Park$4,395$2,00010
West Atherton$4,750$2,2951

Cheapest Available Redwood City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Redwood City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ in the Roosevelt neighborhood priced from $1,950. Apartment in San Carlos Creek in the McDougal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Redwood City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Apartment in San Carlos Creek0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,040
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,285
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,295
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
1557 Hudson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Redwood City area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Redwood City apartment is the Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $3,445 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Redwood City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.53
The Madison BelmontRichmond2BR,2BA$3.53
Stone Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.26
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
806 Fulton StJustlet Properties1BR,1BA$2.86
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$3.28
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25

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Redwood City Overview

If you are looking for a diverse and vibrant place to live, Redwood City may just be perfect for you. The area is very mixed in terms of social strata, and there are apartments available in almost every price range, from basic working class housing to upscale rental communities developed in a resort style. San Mateo county is home to many smaller areas and neighborhoods, and there is really something for everyone in the greater Redwood City area. Apartment living suits this town very well as there are many young professionals living in this town and are not yet ready to buy a home. The apartment complexes are very vibrant and most have robust social calendars and mixers for their residents.

Why live in Redwood City, CA?

Redwood City is great for young professionals working in San Francisco or San Jose, or one of the many tech companies now headquartered her in town. There are many fun events sponsored by the city, and the usual amenities of dining and shopping abound.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Redwood City, CA

Ranked #60

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Redwood City, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $2,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Redwood City?

The cheapest apartment in Redwood City is Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Redwood City costs $4,572.

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 4 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 $1,818 which is $2,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood City.

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