Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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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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1410 Jefferson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Brewster Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewster Place

600 Brewster AveRedwood City, CA 94063

Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Monticello priced from $2,095. Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
10 Birch Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $4.31 price per square foot C1 Model at Encore in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $6,127. The second greatest value Centennial 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 Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EncoreC13BR,2BA$4.31
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.66
201 Marshall2 Bed, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$4.05
TownshipDurham2BR,2BA$3.85
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.16
10 Birch Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
219 Jackson Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.74
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.75
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.49

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

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 $3,387.

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 $2,250, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $6,023.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Centennial?

Cheap apartments in Centennial have an average cost of $183 which is $5,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centennial.

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