Cheap Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $900 (114 Rentals)

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$2,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 20

522 Scott Ave, Unit 522

522 Scott Ave
Redwood CityCA94063

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Highwater
$3,320 - $7,398
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Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94063
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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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Bradford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Apartments

780 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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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
Studio to 2 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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Poplar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Apartments

440 Poplar AveRedwood City, CA 94061
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86 Renato Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

86 Renato Ct

86 Renato CtRedwood City, CA 94061
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1550 Ebener St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1550 Ebener St

1550 Ebener StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Brewster Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewster Place

600 Brewster AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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1615 Hudson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Hudson St

1615 Hudson StRedwood City, CA 94061
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180FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180FLATS

180 Buckingham AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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Farm Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Farm Hill Apartments

3530-3540 Farm Hill BlvdRedwood City, CA 94061
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1557 Hudson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1557 Hudson St

1557 Hudson StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Atherton Green
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Green

70 Renato CtRedwood City, CA 94061

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Woodside Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Palms

1008 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Woodside North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside North

1551 Regent StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Woodside South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside South

15 Atherwood AveRedwood City, CA 94061
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Libra Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Libra Apartment

150 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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1619 Oxford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1619 Oxford St

1619 Oxford StRedwood City, CA 94061

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Redwood City, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

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$2,0504
West Atherton$5,578$2,4952

Cheapest Available Redwood City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Redwood City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments in the Central neighborhood priced from $2,090. Stone Creek Apartments in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Redwood City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
Stone Creek Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$2,195
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,325
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Mosaic Apartments1 Bedroom w/Wood floors and Balcony1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood City area is the $3.55 price per square foot 405 Portofino Dr Model at 405 Portofino Dr, Unit 2 in the in the Brittan Heights neighborhood starting from $5,325. The second greatest value Redwood City apartment is the 413 Portofino Dr Model at 413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive starting at $3,875 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Brittan Heights 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.
405 Portofino Dr, Unit 2405 Portofino Dr3BR,2BA$3.55
413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive413 Portofino Dr2BR,2BA$2.98
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.66
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.58
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
624 Fulton St, Unit #1624 Fulton St2BR,1BA$3.74
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.76
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67

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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.

Redwood City, CA
Population: 86,200

Ranked #387

in US Census Population by City

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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 $2,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in Redwood City is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Redwood City costs $4,986.

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 2 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 $1,621 which is $3,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood City.

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