Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Redwood City Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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1517 Jefferson Ave

Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

Courtyard Apartments

460 Clinton St

Marymount Manor

Brewster Place
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 | $3,178 | $2,000 | $3,585 |
Downtown Redwood City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $1,200 | $5,420 |
Downtown Redwood City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,180 | $2,925 | $8,230 |
Downtown Redwood City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,421 | $4,395 | $7,591 |
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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 708 Allerton St priced from $1,200. Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. 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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708 Allerton St | 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Monticello | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Redwood City, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Redwood City area is the $4.14 price per square foot Plan A Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $3,420. The second greatest value Downtown Redwood City apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 219 Jackson Ave starting at $2,350 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Roosevelt 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 A | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
219 Jackson Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Radius | Arc | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Brewster Place | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
Perry Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
708 Allerton St | 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Redwood City, Redwood City, CA
Ranked #15
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Redwood City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Redwood City is at Perry Street Studios listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Redwood City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Redwood City Apartment is $1,200 at 708 Allerton St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Redwood City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Redwood City is starting from $4,430 at Franklin Street Apartment Homes.
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