Cheap Homes for Rent in Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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77 Pelican Ln

Redwood CityCA94065

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Shearwater, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

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 Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,519. The Madison Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,574. Here are the most affordable Shearwater apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,574
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesVerbena Premier1BR,1BA$2,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $3.89 price per square foot Wake Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,282. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the Redwood Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $3,715 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shearwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$3.89
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesRedwood Premier2BR,2BA$3.72
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.16
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.67
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.66
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.29
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.43
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.77
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.13
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shearwater

What type of rentals are currently available in Shearwater?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $9,365. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shearwater ranging from $1,350 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shearwater?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shearwater ranges from $1,350 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,404.

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