Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (31 Rentals)

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$2,748

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 6

510 Iris St

Redwood CityCA94062
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Highwater
$3,141 - $7,398
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$3,141 - $7,398

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94063
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201 Marshall
$3,551 - $3,946
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 2

201 Marshall

201 Marshall StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Indigo
$3,918 - $4,424
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Indigo

675 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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180 Harrison Ave
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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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Libra Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Libra Apartment

150 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Locale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locale

488 Winslow StRedwood City, CA 94063
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The Marston by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Marston by Windsor

825 Marshall StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Township
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Township

333 Main StRedwood City, CA 94063

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 Studio unit found at Monticello priced from $2,200. Marymount Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
The MilltonS3Studio,1BA$2,632
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$3,075
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$3,749
HuxleyA81BR,1BA$3,845
IndigoCobalt1BR,1BA$4,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.80 price per square foot Cobalt Model at Indigo in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $4,024. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the 1A4 Model at Highwater starting at $4,683 with a $5.78 price per square foot in the Roosevelt 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.
IndigoCobalt1BR,1BA$4.80
Highwater1A41BR,1BA$5.78
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$4.97
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
HuxleyA81BR,1BA$5.42
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08

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Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Redwood City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Redwood City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Redwood City is at Monticello listed at $2,200.

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 $2,295 at Marymount Tower.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.