Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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Highwater
$3,502 - $7,940
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood 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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1410 Jefferson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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417 Stambaugh St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Stambaugh St

417 Stambaugh StRedwood City, CA 94063

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Brewster Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewster Place

600 Brewster AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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520 Hilton Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Hilton Street

520 Hilton StRedwood City, CA 94063
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219 Jackson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 Jackson Ave

219 Jackson AveRedwood City, CA 94061

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Libra Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Libra Apartment

150 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Redwood City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Redwood City area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $2,395. Marymount Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,400
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
The MilltonA11BR,1BA$2,895
TownshipAugusta1BR,1BA$4,069
RadiusArc1BR,1BA$4,499
Highwater1L11BR,1BA$4,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $5.05 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath C Model at 201 Marshall in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $5,391. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Arc Model at Radius starting at $4,499 with a $5.19 price per square foot in the Marina Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Redwood City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
201 Marshall2 Bed, 2 Bath C2BR,2BA$5.05
RadiusArc1BR,1BA$5.19
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
TownshipAugusta1BR,1BA$5.20
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.95
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
The MilltonA21BR,1BA$5.22

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Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Redwood City Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Redwood City Apartment is $2,395 at Courtyard Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Redwood City is starting from $4,789 at Radius.

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