Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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Indigo
$3,313 - $8,116
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Indigo

675 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Highwater
$3,402 - $7,398
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Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94063
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property at 640 Turnbuckle Dr

$3,960

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Available Jul 3, 2027

640 Turnbuckle Dr

Redwood CityCA94063
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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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Libra Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Libra Apartment

150 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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$3,600

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1102 Clinton St

Redwood CityCA94061

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Radius
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Radius

620 Veterans BlvdRedwood 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 Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. 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 ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,325
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
The MilltonS3Studio,1BA$2,637
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$3,075
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$3,967
Highwater1L21BR,1BA$4,631
The Marston by WindsorB32BR,1BA$5,129
IndigoCornflower2BR,1BA$5,692

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $3.75 price per square foot C3 Model at Franklin 299 in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,834. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the B3 Model at The Marston by Windsor starting at $5,129 with a $5.20 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.
Franklin 299C32BR,2.5BA$3.75
The Marston by WindsorB32BR,1BA$5.20
IndigoCornflower2BR,1BA$6.43
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$5.26
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
The MilltonS1Studio ,1BA$6.68

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $3,075 at Brewster Place.

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