
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palomar Park Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $900 (159 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palomar Park area of Redwood City.


The Heltsley

Arlington Apartments

Perry Street Studios

Sequoia at Wellesley Crescent

1123-1125 Sanchez Way

727 Whipple Ave

469 Duane St

19-23 Birch St

39 Claremont Ave
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33 Claremont Ave

1710-1712 Roosevelt Ave

1218 Valota Rd

1221-1223 Sierra St

45 Claremont Ave

812-820 Hopkins Ave

1190-1194 Oliver St

601 El Camino Real

1131-1133 St. Francis St

75 Duane St
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428 Howland St

624 Fulton St

87-89 Clinton St

439-441 Harrison Ave

3-unit MF

744 Fulton St

147 Birch St

527 Harrison Ave

242 Elwood St

1219-1221 Junipero Ave
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1520-1522 Jefferson Ave

215 Samson St

140 Arch St

62 Winslow St

1228-1230 Junipero Ave

1536 Jefferson Ave

227 Samson St

736 Madison Ave

176 Duane St

146 Birch St
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41-43 Arch St

704 Fulton St

610 Hopkins Ave

1148 St. Francis St

280 Howland St

628 Madison Ave

900-908 Hudson St

24 Clinton St

302-306 Standish St

1208 St. Francis St
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Palomar Park, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palomar Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Park Studio Apartments | $2,620 | $2,050 | $3,341 |
| Palomar Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $2,595 | $4,445 |
| Palomar Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,834 | $3,260 | $5,160 |
| Palomar Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $4,395 | $4,395 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palomar Park Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Palomar Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palomar Park area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Carlos Apartments LLC priced from $2,595. Arlington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,300. Here are the most affordable Palomar Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Arlington Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| 422 Portofino | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,495 |
| The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $4,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palomar Park, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palomar Park area is the $2.98 price per square foot 413 Portofino Dr Model at 413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive in the in the Brittan Heights neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Palomar Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments starting at $4,395 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the Marina Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palomar Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 Portofino Dr, Unit 413 Portofino Drive | 413 Portofino Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Arlington Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalomar Park, Redwood City, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palomar Park, Redwood City, CA
Clifford Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palomar Park Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Palomar Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palomar Park is starting from $3,495 at 422 Portofino.
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