Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Palo Alto University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Redwood City

$4,450/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Redwood City is $4,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 134% above the national average rent, or $2,550 more per month.

$4.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redwood City

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Redwood City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 remained the same 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 $4,330, whereas a house costs $6,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Redwood City run $4,135 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,127.

Listings

Studio

$2,950

-

4%

1 bedroom

$4,069

-

13%

2 bedroom

$4,953

-

6%

3 bedroom

$6,455

-

10%

4 bedroom

$8,997

-

64%

Studio

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,069

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,953

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,455

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,997

Last year

64%

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.

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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 $4,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redwood City?

Average rent prices in Redwood City have remained the same since last year.

How does Redwood City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redwood City is 134% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 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 $178,000/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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