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Rental Market Trends in Redwood City, CA

What is the average rent in Redwood City, CA?

$3,035/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Redwood City, CA is $3,035 per month. This is 85% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Redwood City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Redwood City, you can expect to pay about $2,446 per month for a studio, $3,035 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,979 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,143 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,446/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,035/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,979/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,143/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$27,455/month
3,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,340/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,054/month
1,619 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Redwood City, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $94 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Redwood City, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Redwood City, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Redwood City?

Based on current rent prices, Oak Knoll-Redwood Park, Staumbaugh Heller and Redwood Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Redwood City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Knoll-Redwood Park
$3,092/month
745 Sq Ft
Staumbaugh Heller
$3,209/month
739 Sq Ft
Redwood Oaks
$3,765/month
681 Sq Ft
Fair Oaks
$3,837/month
683 Sq Ft
Baylands
$3,854/month
751 Sq Ft
Redwood Village
$3,857/month
704 Sq Ft
Centennial
$4,012/month
798 Sq Ft
Friendly Acres
$4,156/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Redwood City
$4,211/month
785 Sq Ft
Roosevelt
$4,359/month
780 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Redwood City?

Based on current rent prices, Roosevelt, Downtown Redwood City and Friendly Acres are the most expensive neighborhoods in Redwood City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Roosevelt
$4,359/month
780 Sq Ft
Downtown Redwood City
$4,211/month
785 Sq Ft
Friendly Acres
$4,156/month
758 Sq Ft
Centennial
$4,012/month
798 Sq Ft
Redwood Village
$3,857/month
704 Sq Ft
Baylands
$3,854/month
751 Sq Ft
Fair Oaks
$3,837/month
683 Sq Ft
Redwood Oaks
$3,765/month
681 Sq Ft
Staumbaugh Heller
$3,209/month
739 Sq Ft
Oak Knoll-Redwood Park
$3,092/month
745 Sq Ft

Which Redwood City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Redwood City with the most apartments available are Baylands, Downtown Redwood City and Roosevelt .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Baylands
$3,854/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Redwood City
$4,211/month
785 Sq Ft
Roosevelt
$4,359/month
780 Sq Ft
Friendly Acres
$4,156/month
758 Sq Ft
Staumbaugh Heller
$3,209/month
739 Sq Ft
Redwood Oaks
$3,765/month
681 Sq Ft
Fair Oaks
$3,837/month
683 Sq Ft
Redwood Village
$3,857/month
704 Sq Ft
Oak Knoll-Redwood Park
$3,092/month
745 Sq Ft
Centennial
$4,012/month
798 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Redwood City, CA?

Because the average rent in Redwood City is $3,035, you’ll want to make about $10,116 per month or $121,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Redwood City, CA

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How does Redwood City, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Oak Knoll-Redwood Park

Redwood City, CA

Roosevelt

Redwood City, CA

Studio
$1,840/month
$2,008/month
One Bedroom
$2,368/month
$1,937/month
Two Bedroom
$3,324/month
$2,338/month
Three Bedroom
$4,448/month
$3,443/month
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$3,071 - $5,826

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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