
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (124 Rentals)
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The Heltsley

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201 Marshall

Radius

Arlington Apartments

Perry Street Studios

Sequoia at Wellesley Crescent

1123-1125 Sanchez Way

469 Duane St

727 Whipple Ave
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39 Claremont Ave

19-23 Birch St

1710-1712 Roosevelt Ave

33 Claremont Ave

1218 Valota Rd

1338-1340 Sierra St

601 El Camino Real

624 Fulton St

1020-1026 Grand St

263 Jackson Ave
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1110 Redwood Ave

1221-1223 Sierra St

3-unit MF

87-89 Clinton St

1190-1194 Oliver St

541 Madison Ave

744 Fulton St

527 Harrison Ave

439-441 Harrison Ave

536 Vera Ave
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812-820 Hopkins Ave

1131-1133 St. Francis St

147 Birch St

226-228 Harrison Ave

780 Fulton St

1520-1522 Jefferson Ave

428 Howland St

45 Claremont Ave

75 Duane St

416 Jackson Ave
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1219-1221 Junipero Ave

242 Elwood St

62 Winslow St

140 Arch St

215 Samson St

1028 Oak Ave.

176 Duane St

736 Madison Ave

1592-1594 Roosevelt Ave

146 Birch St
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Oak Knoll, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Knoll?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Studio Apartments | $2,272 | $2,050 | $2,495 |
| Oak Knoll 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $2,700 | $4,960 |
| Oak Knoll 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,041 | $3,315 | $5,279 |
| Oak Knoll 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $4,395 | $5,447 |
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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Oak Knoll Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Knoll area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 10 Birch Street priced from $2,595. The Heltsley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,925. Here are the most affordable Oak Knoll apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Birch Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| The Heltsley | Everwood 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,925 |
| Brewster Place | 2 BR, 1.5 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,075 |
| Radius | Axis | 1BR,1BA | $3,687 |
| The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $4,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Knoll, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Knoll area is the $3.66 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments in the in the Marina Park neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Oak Knoll apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 10 Birch Street starting at $2,595 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Marina Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Knoll apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| 10 Birch Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Brewster Place | 2 BR, 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.84 |
| Radius | Axis | 1BR,1BA | $4.88 |
| The Heltsley | Everwood 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| 718 Roosevelt Ave, Unit D | 718 Roosevelt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Knoll, Redwood City, CA
John Gill Elementary School
North Star Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Knoll Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Knoll?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Knoll is 10 Birch Street which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in Oak Knoll costs $4,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Knoll?
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 6 regular apartments in Oak Knoll that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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