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Average Rent in Downtown & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Downtown, Redwood City, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$6,521/mo
Lowest Available
$6,289/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Downtown
9 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Downtown dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $122/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 202 | $6,599 | $6,449 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 204 | $11,389 | $11,239 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 255 | $10,497 | $10,347 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 304 | $10,896 | $10,746 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 321 | $11,126 | $10,976 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 150 | $9,775 | $9,675 | $100 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 310 | $6,849 | $6,749 | $100 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 401 | $10,897 | $10,797 | $100 |
Downtown vs Redwood City, CA Average
Downtown is more expensive the Redwood City, CA average by $1,005/mo (18%). The citywide average is $5,516/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Downtown is $6,521 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Springline - The Residences starting at $6,289/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $6,521/mo.
Prices range from $6,289 to $6,749 per month. The most common price point is the $6,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown
Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springline - The Residences | $6,289/mo | $6,521/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
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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
$261,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $6,521/mo.
Comfortable income
$313,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($6,289/mo), you need to earn at least $252,000/year.
Cost of living in Downtown
We only have live rent data for Downtown so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $6,521 |
| Estimated total | $6,521/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 Downtown Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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