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Average Rent in Redwood City, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Redwood City, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$7,866/mo
▲ +1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$4,911/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
25
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Redwood City, CA
21 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 $124/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 321 | $10,826 | $10,567 | $259 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 0201 | $5,889 | $5,635 | $254 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 9203 | $5,899 | $5,645 | $254 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 204 | $11,089 | $10,839 | $250 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | Unit 5201 | $6,389 | $6,186 | $203 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 129 | $11,248 | $11,098 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 259 | $10,736 | $10,586 | $150 |
| Springline - The Residences | Unit 127 | $11,889 | $11,789 | $100 |
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 | $7,329 | ▲ $1,230 | $3,825 | 2 | 30 |
| Redwood City 94063 | $4,764 | ▼ $414 | $2,525 | 5 | 33 |
| Farm Hills | $4,080 | ▲ $400 | $2,395 | 1 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Redwood City, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Redwood City, CA is $7,866 per month across 6 apartment communities and 25 available units. Rents have increased $76 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Marston by Windsor Apartments starting at $4,911/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $7,866/mo.
Prices range from $4,911 to $11,789 per month. The most common price point is the $5,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Redwood City, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $5,374 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $5,457 | +$83 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marston by Windsor Apartments | $4,911/mo | $4,911/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Cirrus Redwood City | $5,013/mo | $5,023/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Huxley Apartments | $5,475/mo | $5,475/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Blu Harbor Apartments by Windsor | $5,635/mo | $5,924/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Vasara | $5,734/mo | $6,411/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Springline - The Residences | $9,575/mo | $10,583/mo | 11 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Redwood City, CA
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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
$315,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $7,866/mo.
Comfortable income
$378,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($4,911/mo), you need to earn at least $196,000/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) | $7,866 |
| Estimated total | $7,866/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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