Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 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
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $3.86 price per square foot Axis Model at Radius in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $3,507. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Plan A Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes starting at $3,720 with a $4.50 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.
RadiusAxis1BR,1BA$3.86
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.50
TownshipAugusta1BR,1BA$4.47
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
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 #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Redwood City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Redwood City?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $7,398. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Redwood City ranging from $1,295 to $5,320.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Redwood City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Redwood City ranges from $1,295 to $5,320 with an average monthly rent of $3,865.

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