Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (12 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 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 417 Stambaugh St priced from $2,125. Monticello has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,125
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.23 price per square foot C2 Model at Encore in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $6,077. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Axis Model at Radius starting at $3,539 with a $3.89 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.
EncoreC23BR,2BA$4.23
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$3.89
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
127 Franklin St, Unit A127 Franklin St1BR,1BA$3.78
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$3.99
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA

Ranked #15

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Redwood City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Redwood City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Redwood City is under $3,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Redwood City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Redwood City is 417 Stambaugh St which is listed at $2,125, while the average apartment in Downtown Redwood City costs $7,204.

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