Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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180 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Harrison Ave

180 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062

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1410 Jefferson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062

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219 Jackson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Jackson Ave

219 Jackson AveRedwood City, CA 94061

Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ priced from $1,950. Perry Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Perry Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,295
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Brewster Place1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $3.92 price per square foot Plan C Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $4,480. The second greatest value Centennial apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the McDougal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.92
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.04
TownshipAugusta1BR,1BA$4.13
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
RadiusArc1BR,1BA$4.13
The HeltsleyWestwood1BR,1BA$3.61
127 Franklin St, Unit B127 Franklin St1BR,1BA$3.10
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$3.72
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$3.28
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25

Getting Around the Centennial Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Centennial?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centennial is under $3,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centennial?

The cheapest apartment in Centennial is Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $6,493.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centennial?

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 Centennial that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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