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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)
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Tradewind Surf Apartments
1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
1897 Beach Park Blvd
Foster CityCA94404
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eaves Foster City
700 Marlin AveFoster City, CA 94404
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The Madison Belmont
621-655 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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from $2,5451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 28
Beachcomber Bali
1441-1451 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont
120 Sem LnBelmont, CA 94002
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Furnished Studio-San Francisco - San Mateo
1830 Gateway DrSan Mateo, CA 94404
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from $2,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8
BeachWalk Apartments
1431 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Beach Cove
703 Catamaran StFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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from $2,7471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
CitySouth
3055 La Selva LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Bay Terrace
3204 Casa De Campo WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
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Harbor Cove
900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Shearwater, Redwood City, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shearwater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Studio Apartments | $2,800 | $1,995 | $3,547 |
| Shearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,500 | $6,885 |
| Shearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $2,768 | $9,392 |
| Shearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,652 | $3,499 | $8,720 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shearwater Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shearwater area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,519. The Madison Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,537. Here are the most affordable Shearwater apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
| The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $2,537 |
| eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,586 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2,657 |
| Sand Cove | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $3.65 price per square foot Plan 2AR Model at Beach Park in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,561. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the Breakwater Model at Waters Edge starting at $3,464 with a $4.08 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shearwater apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Beach Park | Plan 2AR | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
| Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shearwater, Redwood City, and the greater San Jose area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shearwater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shearwater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shearwater is under $2,830.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shearwater?
The cheapest apartment in Shearwater is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,519, while the average apartment in Shearwater costs $4,144.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shearwater?
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 9 regular apartments in Shearwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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