Cheap Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $900 (120 Rentals)

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Highwater
$3,114 - $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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129 Redwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Redwood Ave

129 Redwood AveRedwood 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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Atherton Green
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Green

70 Renato CtRedwood 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 Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Palms

1008 Woodside RdRedwood 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Redwood City, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

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$2,0507
West Atherton$5,230$2,3952

Cheapest Available Redwood City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Redwood City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hill Garden Apartments in the Central neighborhood priced from $2,165. Monticello in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Redwood City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hill Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,165
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
129 Redwood Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio,1BA$2,414
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$2,495
1557 Hudson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood City area is the $3.51 price per square foot Three Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,362. The second greatest value Redwood City apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments starting at $4,395 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the Marina Park 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.
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.51
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.66
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.60
Stone Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.58
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
129 Redwood Ave1x11BR,1BA$3.19
1557 Hudson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
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 $2,575.

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

The cheapest apartment in Redwood City is Hill Garden Apartments which is listed at $2,165, 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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