
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $3,158 | $2,000 | $3,690 |
Downtown Redwood City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,537 | $1,200 | $8,165 |
Downtown Redwood City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,273 | $2,925 | $8,820 |
Downtown Redwood City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,738 | $4,950 | $9,975 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Redwood City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Redwood City 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 Downtown Redwood City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City 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 $4,485. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City 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 Downtown Redwood City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Franklin Street Apartment Homes | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $3.92 |
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Township | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
127 Franklin St, Unit B | 127 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Redwood City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Downtown Redwood City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Redwood City is under $3,195.
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 $6,345.
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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