
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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Beach Cove

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Shearwater, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shearwater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shearwater Studio Apartments | $2,925 | $1,995 | $3,593 |
Shearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,350 | $7,486 |
Shearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,185 | $2,842 | $9,264 |
Shearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,762 | $3,709 | $6,668 |
Shearwater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,150 | $7,150 | $7,150 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shearwater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shearwater area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Beachcomber Bali priced from $2,545. Harbor Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Shearwater apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Beachcomber Bali | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
Harbor Cove | STU-500 | Studio,1BA | $2,795 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,842 |
Shadow Cove | La Paz | 1BR,1BA | $2,910 |
Fosters Landing | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $4.09 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,999. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the Breakwater Model at Waters Edge starting at $3,863 with a $4.54 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shearwater apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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One Hundred Grand | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
The Triton | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $5.16 |
Beachcomber Bali | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Pescadero | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
Sand Cove | Mendocino | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
The Lagoons | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.08 |
Fosters Landing | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shearwater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shearwater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shearwater is under $3,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shearwater?
The cheapest apartment in Shearwater is Beachcomber Bali which is listed at $2,545, while the average apartment in Shearwater costs $7,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shearwater?
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 2 regular apartments in Shearwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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