
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,800 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shearwater area of Redwood City.


Indian Creek

2902 Hastings Shore Ln

Tradewind Surf Apartments

Tradewind Surf Apartments

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont

Beachcomber Bali

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eaves Foster City

Beachwalk
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820 Gordon Ave, Unit 5

Beach Cove

Shadow Cove

The Lagoons

Harbor Cove

Lantern Cove

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Bay Terrace

The Plaza

726 Bounty Dr
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Fosters Landing

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO

One Hundred Grand

Waters Edge

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The Hayden

707 Bounty Dr

Artisan Crossing

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The Triton

899 Bounty Dr
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1999 Beach Park Blvd

666 Edgewater Blvd

744 Bounty Dr

191 Rock Harbor Ln

788 Edgewater Blvd

117 Rock Harbor Ln

815 Old County Rd

2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy

900 E Hillsdale Blvd
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815 Old County Rd

1000 Stern Ln

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Sand Cove

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Miramar
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Studio Apartments | $2,955 | $1,875 | $3,989 |
| Shearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $2,150 | $9,030 |
| Shearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,068 | $2,650 | $7,891 |
| Shearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,328 | $3,912 | $6,581 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 Studio unit found at eaves Foster City priced from $2,508. Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,106. Here are the most affordable Shearwater apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,508 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3,106 |
| The Plaza | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,139 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $3,185 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,239 |
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 1BR,1BA | $3,265 |
| Shadow Cove | La Paz | 1BR,1BA | $3,282 |
| Pescadero | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3,429 |
| Indian Creek | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $4.17 price per square foot Breakwater Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,545. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the Plan 1A Model at Miramar starting at $3,647 with a $4.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
| The Triton | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.68 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | 2BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
| Pescadero | Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
| Shadow Cove | La Paz | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shearwater Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shearwater?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shearwater is at eaves Foster City listed at $2,508.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shearwater Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shearwater Apartment is $3,046 at eaves Foster City.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shearwater Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shearwater is starting from $3,106 at Bay Terrace.
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