
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ampex Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,100 (16 Rentals)
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Ampex, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ampex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ampex Studio Apartments | $3,292 | $3,119 | $3,871 |
Ampex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $1,741 | $7,510 |
Ampex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,969 | $1,189 | $9,000 |
Ampex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,955 | $2,369 | $6,689 |
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Cheapest Available Ampex Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ampex area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Middlefield Junction priced from $1,189. Avenue Two Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Ampex apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Middlefield Junction | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Avenue Two Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ampex, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ampex area is the $4.34 price per square foot Plan I Model at The Villas at Bair Island in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Ampex apartment is the Plan C Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes starting at $4,490 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ampex apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villas at Bair Island | Plan I | 2BR,2BA | $4.34 |
Franklin Street Apartment Homes | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
Franklin 299 | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Anton Menlo | Residence 12 | 1BR,1BA | $4.75 |
Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
1557 Hudson St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Middlefield Junction | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Avenue Two Apartments | S | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ampex Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ampex?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ampex is under $3,323.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ampex?
The cheapest apartment in Ampex is Middlefield Junction which is listed at $1,741, while the average apartment in Ampex costs $6,312.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ampex?
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 3 regular apartments in Ampex that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ampex?
Cheap apartments in Ampex have an average cost of $182 which is $6,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ampex.
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