Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $2,100 (7 Rentals)

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property at 640 Turnbuckle Dr

$3,930

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$3,930

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 3, 2027

640 Turnbuckle Dr

Redwood CityCA94063

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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 Marymount Tower priced from $2,295. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,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 August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.67 price per square foot B3.1 Model at Franklin 299 in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,212. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Marymount Manor starting at $3,395 with a $3.09 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 299B3.12BR,2BA$4.67
Marymount ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.09
318 Elwood St, Unit 3318 Elwood St2BR,1BA$4.83
RadiusArc1BR,1BA$5.21
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
The Marston by WindsorA31BR,1BA$6.32
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
The MilltonA21BR,1BA$5.68

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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 $1,995 to $8,136. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Redwood City ranging from $2,195 to $4,370.

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 $2,195 to $4,370 with an average monthly rent of $2,195.

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