Cheap Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $900 (35 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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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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1410 Hess Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Hess Road

1410 Hess RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Walnut Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Greenwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

1150 Greenwood AveSan 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Redwood City, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Redwood City, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

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$5,800$2,8005
West Atherton$21,997$3,6005

Cheapest Available Redwood City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Redwood City, CA is a Studio unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments in the Sugarloaf neighborhood priced from $1,945. Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Redwood City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3633 Colegrove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,945
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,125
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Stone Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Crestview ApartmentsPlan A/A1: StudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio,1BA$2,365
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood City area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1442 Gordon Street in the in the West Atherton neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Redwood City apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,620 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Central 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.
1442 Gordon Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.08
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.47
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.60
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.32
10 Birch Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.49
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Redwood City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Redwood City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Redwood City is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $1,945.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood City Apartment is $2,000 at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Redwood City is starting from $2,925 at Brewster Place.

What is the most affordable Redwood City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Redwood City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillsdale Garden and starts from $3,623.

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