Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Palo Alto University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Redwood City

$4,670/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redwood City is $4,670 per month as of June 2026. This is 139% above the national average rent, or $2,720 more per month.

$4.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redwood City

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Redwood City rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palo Alto University, CA

Average rent prices in Redwood City have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Palo Alto University, CA

Rent prices in Redwood City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Redwood City is $4,440, whereas a house costs $6,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Redwood City run $3,930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,310.

Listings

Studio

$2,650

-

25%

1 bedroom

$3,865

-

6%

2 bedroom

$5,190

-

4%

3 bedroom

$6,150

-

9%

4 bedroom

$13,500

-

118%

Studio

Average rent

$2,650

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,865

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,190

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,500

Last year

118%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palo Alto University, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Palo Alto University, CA

701 N Rengstorff Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Cozy 1 Bed, 1 Bath Room in Mountain View Condo - $1500/mo

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 8

281 Westnorth - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University South townhouse for rent in Palo Alto

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available May 5

1458 Hudson St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Palm Park condo for rent in Redwood City

1 bed

1 bath

$1,920

Condo for rent

CLARKE 1856 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

CLARKE 1856

1856 Clarke Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

2 beds

2 baths

$2,990

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Palo Alto University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Redwood City rental market.

How much is rent in Redwood City?

The average rent in Redwood City is $4,670 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redwood City?

Average rent prices in Redwood City have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Redwood City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redwood City is 139% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,720 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redwood City?

To comfortably afford rent in Redwood City, you'd need to earn approximately $187,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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