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Average Rent in Redwood City, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Redwood City, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$6,965/mo
▲ +5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,275/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Redwood City, CA
50 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Redwood City, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $103/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0100 | $7,002 | $6,693 | $309 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0155 | $7,052 | $6,743 | $309 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0240 | $7,147 | $6,838 | $309 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 9301 | $9,112 | $8,803 | $309 |
| Cirrus Redwood City | Unit 14 | $5,168 | $4,947 | $221 |
| Cirrus Redwood City | Unit 6 | $2,395 | $2,195 | $200 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0304 | $5,407 | $5,218 | $189 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0530 | $5,947 | $5,758 | $189 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
Compare average rent across Redwood City, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Park–Lorelei Manor–Flood Park Triangle | $6,446 | ▼ $671 | $3,512 | 2 | 32 |
| Redwood City 94063 | $4,710 | ▲ $376 | $2,275 | 5 | 39 |
| Farm Hills | $4,029 | ▲ $90 | $2,195 | 1 | 17 |
| Redwood City 94062 | $3,425 | ▲ $107 | $3,425 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Redwood City, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Redwood City, CA is $6,965 per month across 8 apartment communities and 30 available units. Rents have increased $267 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avenue Two Apartments starting at $3,275/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $6,965/mo.
Prices range from $3,275 to $11,539 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Redwood City, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $5,147 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $4,910 | -$237 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $4,984 | +$74 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Redwood City, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Redwood City, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Two Apartments | $3,275/mo | $3,358/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| The Heltsley | $3,425/mo | $3,425/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Cirrus Redwood City | $4,947/mo | $5,050/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | $5,218/mo | $5,667/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Huxley Apartments | $5,475/mo | $5,475/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| The Marston by Windsor Apartments | $5,918/mo | $5,918/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Highwater | $6,158/mo | $6,188/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$279,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $6,965/mo.
Comfortable income
$334,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,275/mo), you need to earn at least $131,000/year.
Cost of living in Redwood City, CA
We only have live rent data for Redwood City, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $6,965 |
| Estimated total | $6,965/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Redwood City, CA Apartments
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