
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
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Centennial, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centennial?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Centennial Studio Apartments | $3,030 | $1,950 | $3,497 |
Centennial 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $1,200 | $7,370 |
Centennial 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,684 | $2,896 | $9,110 |
Centennial 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,225 | $6,233 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Centennial Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ priced from $1,950. Perry Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Heltsley | Westwood | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $2.96 price per square foot Apt 31 Model at 1 Duane St in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Centennial apartment is the 2G1 Model at Highwater starting at $5,134 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1 Duane St | Apt 31 | 1BR,2BA | $2.96 |
Highwater | 2G1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.44 |
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Cypress Premier | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
The Heltsley | Parkwood | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Township | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
Getting Around the Centennial Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 Centennial Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Centennial?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centennial is under $3,445.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centennial?
The cheapest apartment in Centennial is Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $6,515.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centennial?
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 Centennial that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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