Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (11 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

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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 Studio unit found at Monticello priced from $2,200. Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
The HeltsleyWoodside1BR,1BA$2,730
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$3,075
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $4.25 price per square foot Plan F Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,385. The second greatest value Centennial apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath C - Mezzanine Model at 201 Marshall starting at $5,214 with a $4.31 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.
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$4.25
201 Marshall2 Bed, 2 Bath C - Mezzanine2BR,2BA$4.31
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.66
radiusApex2BR,2BA$4.52
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.13
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
The HeltsleyEverwood 750 sf1BR,1BA$3.64
127 Franklin St, Unit A127 Franklin St1BR,1BA$3.78
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67

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 $3,854.

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 $2,450, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $5,597.

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 6 regular apartments in Centennial that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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