Cheap Homes for Rent in Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $3,400 (18 Rentals)

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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 $2,706. Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,954. Here are the most affordable Shearwater apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,706
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,954
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$3,093
The PlazaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,109
Fosters LandingPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $4.40 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Miramar in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,975. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,680 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Central 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.
MiramarPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.40
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.53
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.35
The TritonPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.84
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$4.52
One Hundred GrandPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.55
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.94
Fosters LandingPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.42
Shadow CoveLa Paz1BR,1BA$4.61
eaves Foster CityS1Studio ,1BA$4.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Shearwater

What type of rentals are currently available in Shearwater?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $10,359. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shearwater ranging from $3,400 to $5,775.

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 $3,400 to $5,775 with an average monthly rent of $4,785.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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