Cheap Apartments for Rent in Redwood City, CA from $900 with Utilities Included (5 Rentals)
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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 |
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Redwood City Studio Apartments | $3,022 | $1,875 | $3,860 |
Redwood City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $2,150 | $9,360 |
Redwood City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Redwood City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,185 | $3,761 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRedwood City, CA
Ranked #62
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Redwood City, CA
Roy Cloud Elementary
North Star Academy
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,395.
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 $2,250, 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 $1,705 which is $2,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood City.
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