Redwood City

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Redwood City, CA

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Technology and nature meet in this Bay Area city

Convenient Commuter High-Tech Outdoors

Redwood City, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, combines coastal living with a thriving tech economy. The downtown centers around the historic glass-domed courthouse and Courthouse Square, where residents enjoy entertainment at the Fox Theatre and community events throughout the year. The city offers diverse housing options, from established neighborhoods like Mount Carmel and Farm Hills to waterfront living in Redwood Shores. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,890 per month and two-bedroom units at $3,748 monthly.

Outdoor recreation abounds at Bair Island Ecological Preserve and Edgewood County Park, home to seasonal wildflower displays. The mild Mediterranean climate makes outdoor activities possible year-round. Major employers include Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Box, while Stanford Hospital provides healthcare services and Cañada College offers higher education opportunities. Downtown features an array of restaurants, a weekly farmers' market, and summer concerts in Courthouse Square. The Port of Redwood City, established in 1867, remains the only deepwater port south of San Francisco.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Redwood City, CA is $2,370 for a studio, $2,893 for one bedroom, $3,782 for two bedrooms, and $4,925 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Redwood City has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,893/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$9,351/month
1,719 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,728/month
3,034 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,414/month
1,229 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Redwood City, CA

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

North Star Academy

Public

Grades 3-8

519 Students

Roy Cloud Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

633 Students

Sandpiper Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

529 Students

Redwood Shores Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

374 Students

Clifford Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

682 Students

North Star Academy

Public

Grades 3-8

519 Students

John F. Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

706 Students

Roy Cloud Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

633 Students

Sandpiper Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

529 Students

Clifford Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

682 Students

Sequoia High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,909 Students

San Mateo County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

San Mateo County ROP

Public

Grades 11-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Morton Park
  • Stulsaft Park
  • Holbrook-Palmer Park
  • Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
  • Bayfront Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.