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Average Rent in Redwood City, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Redwood City, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$5,082/mo
▲ +1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,275/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
91
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Park–Lorelei Manor–Flood Park Triangle | $6,328 | ▼ $687 | $3,422 | 2 | 33 |
| Palo Alto 94304 | $4,679 | - | $3,397 | 1 | 5 |
| Redwood City 94063 | $4,581 | ▲ $302 | $2,275 | 5 | 40 |
| Farm Hills | $3,848 | ▼ $22 | $2,495 | 1 | 9 |
| Redwood City 94062 | $3,099 | ▼ $123 | $2,730 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Redwood City, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Redwood City, CA is $5,082 per month across 10 apartment communities and 91 available units. Rents have increased $72 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avenue Two Apartments starting at $2,275/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,554/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $4,311/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $6,324/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $8,649/mo.
Prices range from $2,275 to $16,953 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Redwood City, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $5,068 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $4,895 | -$173 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $4,943 | +$48 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $4,842 | -$101 | 10 |
| October 2026 | $4,979 | +$137 | 9 |
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.
Average Rent by Bedroom
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 | $2,275/mo | $2,882/mo | 7 | 3.8 |
| Cirrus Redwood City | $2,495/mo | $3,848/mo | 9 | 4 |
| The Heltsley | $2,730/mo | $3,099/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Stanford West | $3,397/mo | $4,679/mo | 5 | 4.8 |
| Vasara | $3,422/mo | $4,319/mo | 19 | 4.4 |
| Huxley Apartments | $3,525/mo | $4,259/mo | 7 | 3.7 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | $3,691/mo | $4,859/mo | 14 | 4.6 |
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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
$203,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $5,082/mo.
Comfortable income
$244,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,275/mo), you need to earn at least $91,000/year.
Median household income in Redwood City, CA is $150,840 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Redwood City, CA
Overall prices in Redwood City, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Redwood City, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $5,082 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $11,218/mo |
Population
82,423
Median household income
$150,840
Census median rent
$2,959/mo
Census rent burden
29.5%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
25 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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