Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middlefield Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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Middlefield Junction
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middlefield Junction

2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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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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529 Hampshire Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

529 Hampshire AveRedwood 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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Hallmark House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hallmark House

531 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Poplar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Apartments

440 Poplar AveRedwood City, CA 94061
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86 Renato Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

86 Renato Ct

86 Renato CtRedwood City, CA 94061
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1550 Ebener St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1550 Ebener St

1550 Ebener StRedwood City, CA 94061
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417 Stambaugh St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Stambaugh St

417 Stambaugh StRedwood City, CA 94063

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Brewster Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewster Place

600 Brewster AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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180FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180FLATS

180 Buckingham AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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1615 Hudson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Hudson St

1615 Hudson StRedwood City, CA 94061
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520 Hilton Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Hilton Street

520 Hilton StRedwood City, CA 94063
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1557 Hudson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1557 Hudson St

1557 Hudson StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Atherton Green
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Green

70 Renato CtRedwood City, CA 94061

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Middlefield, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middlefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Middlefield area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marymount Tower priced from $2,295. 201-211 Third Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Middlefield apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
201-211 Third AvenueJr 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,300
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,400
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
The MilltonA11BR,1BA$2,895
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$3,075
Stone Creek Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$3,495
Cirrus Redwood City1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3,673
Highwater0C2Studio,1BA$4,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlefield, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlefield area is the $4.69 price per square foot Plan C Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,360. The second greatest value Middlefield apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath C Model at 201 Marshall starting at $5,266 with a $4.94 price per square foot in the Marina Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$4.69
201 Marshall2 Bed, 2 Bath C2BR,2BA$4.94
Stone Creek Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$3.55
RadiusArc1BR,1BA$5.19
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.95
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
The MilltonA21BR,1BA$5.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Middlefield, Redwood City, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlefield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlefield?

The cheapest apartment in Middlefield is Marymount Tower which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Middlefield costs $4,416.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middlefield?

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 5 regular apartments in Middlefield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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