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

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Sand Castle Apartments
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Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
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Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Shearwater, Redwood City, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,473
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,508
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio,1BA$2,575
CitySouthCashmere (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Indian CreekPlan C2BR,2BA$4.59
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.42
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.40
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.18
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.25
The Madison BelmontAurora1BR,1BA$3.57
The PlazaPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.54
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.51
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$4.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shearwater, Redwood City, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Redwood City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $2,995.

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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