
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)


Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

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Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Redwood City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Redwood City Studio Apartments | $3,173 | $2,000 | $3,690 |
Downtown Redwood City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $1,200 | $5,320 |
Downtown Redwood City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,189 | $2,925 | $8,820 |
Downtown Redwood City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,755 | $6,223 | $7,591 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Redwood City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Redwood City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Redwood City is Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Downtown Redwood City costs $6,473.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Redwood City?
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 Downtown Redwood City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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