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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 Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ priced from $1,950. Courtyard Apartments 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
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,295
Harrison St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.65 price per square foot 2D2 Model at Highwater in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,462. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Plan C Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes starting at $4,585 with a $4.01 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.
Highwater2D22BR,2BA$4.65
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$4.01
TownshipDurham2BR,2BA$4.31
201 Marshall1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$4.99
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$3.28
Locale1C1BR,1BA$5.52
Harrison St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.38
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25
The Marston by WindsorA11BR,1BA$6.34
Indigo ApartmentsTurquoiseStudio ,1BA$5.69

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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 384 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $7,355. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Redwood City ranging from $2,045 to $6,670.

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 $2,045 to $6,670 with an average monthly rent of $4,260.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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