Redwood City, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Redwood City?

The average rent for an apartment in Redwood City is $3,447. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Redwood City, CA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$3,447	856 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Redwood City?

The average size for a Redwood City, CA apartment is 856 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Redwood City, CA apartment rent ranges

Redwood City, CA Occupied Housing Units

15,526 or 52% of the households in Redwood City, CA are renter-occupied while 14,494 or 48% are owner-occupied.

Redwood City, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Redwood City, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Ampex	$3,507
Centennial	$3,507
Downtown Redwood City	$3,507
Fair Oaks	$3,507
Friendly Acres	$3,507
Greco Island	$3,507
Harbor	$3,507
Marina Park	$3,507
Middlefield	$3,507
Dolphin	$3,443
Lido	$3,443
Marine	$3,443
Marlin	$3,443
Shearwater	$3,443
Steinberger	$3,443
Westport	$3,443
Arlington	$2,711
Canyon	$2,711
College A	$2,711
College B	$2,711
Eagle Hill	$2,711
Emerald Hills	$2,711
Sequoia	$2,711
Farm Hill	$2,703
Central Redwood City	$2,699
Oakwood	$2,699
Palm	$2,699
Roosevelt	$2,699
Selby	$2,699
Woodside Plaza	$2,699

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Redwood City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redwood City are Central Redwood City, where the average rent goes for $2,699/month, Oakwood, where renters pay $2,699/mo on average, and Palm, where the average rent goes for $2,699/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Roosevelt ($2,699), Selby ($2,699), and Woodside Plaza ($2,699), where the asking prices are below the average Redwood City rent of $3,447/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Redwood City?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Redwood City are Harbor ($3,507), Marina Park ($3,507) and Middlefield ($3,507).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Redwood City?

The most popular neighborhood in Redwood City is Central Redwood City, where there are 6 listings with an average rent of $2,699. Next up is Arlington, where apartments go for $2,711/month, followed by Downtown Redwood City with $3,507 If you’re looking to rent in Redwood City’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Middlefield, where renters pay $3,507 on average, and Palm, where the average monthly rent is $2,699.

Redwood City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ampex is 29% higher than in Arlington

$3,507

Ampex rent is 2% higher than Redwood City average

Average Rent $3,507

$2,711

Arlington rent is 21% lower than Redwood City average

Average Rent $2,711

How Redwood City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,742
San Francisco	$3,336
San Francisco	$3,336
East Bay	$2,570
San Diego	$3,016
Sacramento	$1,856
Long Beach	$2,579
San Jose	$3,021
San Jose	$3,021
Oakland	$2,790
Oakland	$2,790
Fresno	$1,547
Santa Monica	$3,940
Sunnyvale	$3,070
Mountain View	$3,283
Palo Alto	$3,402
San Mateo	$3,447
Fremont	$2,767
Santa Clara	$3,155
Menlo Park	$4,231
Redwood City	$3,447

What is the average price for a storage unit in Redwood City?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Redwood City is $267.77. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.