
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shearwater Neighborhood of Redwood City, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)
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Shearwater, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shearwater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shearwater Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $1,995 | $3,446 |
Shearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,500 | $6,992 |
Shearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $2,900 | $8,466 |
Shearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,453 | $3,248 | $5,838 |
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There are currently 14 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 Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,341. eaves Foster City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,473. 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 | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,473 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $2,508 |
Shadow Cove | San Lucas | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
CitySouth | Cashmere (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $2,754 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shearwater, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shearwater area is the $4.59 price per square foot Plan C Model at Indian Creek in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,481. The second greatest value Shearwater apartment is the The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace starting at $3,248 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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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Indian Creek | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $4.59 |
Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $3.42 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
The Madison Belmont | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
The Plaza | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
Fosters Landing | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
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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 $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shearwater?
The cheapest apartment in Shearwater is The Madison Belmont which is listed at $2,508, while the average apartment in Shearwater costs $4,195.
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 14 regular apartments in Shearwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shearwater?
Cheap apartments in Shearwater have an average cost of $533 which is $3,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shearwater.
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