Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Shores Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,900 (13 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Redwood Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Redwood Shores area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,300. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,437. Here are the most affordable Redwood Shores apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage Jr. 1-Bed PremierStudio,1BA$2,437
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,763
Harbor CoveSTU-500Studio,1BA$2,795
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$3,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Shores, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Redwood Shores area is the $4.05 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,949. The second greatest value Redwood Shores apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,642 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Redwood Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.05
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.49
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.43
MiramarPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.26
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.33
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.81
PescaderoPlan D1BR,1BA$4.52
Sand CoveMendocino1BR,1BA$4.22
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.06
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18

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Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Redwood Shores, 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, 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 Redwood Shores Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Redwood Shores?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Redwood Shores is at The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment is $2,682 at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Redwood Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Redwood Shores is starting from $3,125 at eaves Foster City.

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