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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The Millton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millton

900 Chestnut StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Brewster Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewster Place

600 Brewster AveRedwood 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 $2,095. 417 Stambaugh St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,125
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.05 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath B Model at 201 Marshall in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $4,298. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Durham Model at Township starting at $4,039 with a $3.85 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 B2BR,2BA$4.05
TownshipDurham2BR,2BA$3.85
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
219 Jackson Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.74
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.75
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 $2,995.

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 $6,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Redwood City?

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Redwood City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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