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Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Redwood City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Redwood City rent stands today
Redwood City, CA rent rose 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,650/month. Renters today are paying $164 more per month on average than last year, with the median rent below the peak of $3,895/month in September 2026.
Vs. national rents
Redwood City, CA rents run roughly 2× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with limited total rentals at 58 across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Redwood City rent for $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,848/month, 2-bedrooms for $4,290/month, 3-bedrooms for $6,080/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $5,595/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Woodside Plaza rents fell 62.8% year over year to $3,500/month across 12 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 10.6% rent increase and shows a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Redwood City
$3,650/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Redwood City is $3,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Redwood City
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Redwood City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Redwood City, CA
Average rent prices in Redwood City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Redwood City, CA
Rent prices in Redwood City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Redwood City is $3,500, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Redwood City run $3,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,060.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  2% | 41% | |
1 bedroom | $2,847 | 7% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,290 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $6,080 | 8% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,595 | 77% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $3,782 | |
Farm Hill | $4,185 | |
Friendly Acres | $3,880 | |
Oak Knoll Edgewood Park | $3,485 | |
Palm Park | $2,722 | |
Redwood Oaks | $4,537 | |
Redwood Shores | $3,791 | |
Roosevelt | $3,700 | |
Staumbaugh Heller | $3,485 | |
Woodside Plaza | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,290
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,080
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,595
Last 30 days
77%
Last year
6%
Staumbaugh Heller
Average rent
$3,485
Redwood Shores
Average rent
$3,791
Centennial
Average rent
$3,782
Palm Park
Average rent
$2,722
Redwood Oaks
Average rent
$4,537
Roosevelt
Average rent
$3,700
Oak Knoll Edgewood Park
Average rent
$3,485
Friendly Acres
Average rent
$3,880
Farm Hill
Average rent
$4,185
Woodside Plaza
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Redwood City, 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.
How does rent in Redwood City, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Redwood City and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Redwood City
92%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Redwood City, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,749
3%$2,445
3%$3,139
7%$2,500
4%$4,168
4%$4,400
1%$2,300
2%$3,608
4%$3,695
9%$3,400
1%$3,775
8%$2,957
8%Discover rentals in Redwood City, CA
1d ago
310 Winslow St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Studio
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Redwood City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
Redwood Shores condo for rent in Redwood City
2309 Hastings Shore Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
Palm Park condo for rent in Redwood City
1458 Hudson St, Redwood City, CA 94061
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
19h ago
Verified
299 Franklin St #1445, Redwood City, CA 94063
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,280–$5,440
Apartment for rent
1d ago
707 Leahy St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,474–$5,937
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,327–$4,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,327–$4,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1 bed
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,010
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,070
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,630
$4,430
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,060
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1 bed
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,010
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
19h ago
Verified
850 Davit Ln, Redwood City, CA 94065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,474–$4,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
201 Marshall St #1232, Redwood City, CA 94063
1 bed
1 bath
$3,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Redwood City, 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 $3,650 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Redwood City?
Average rent prices in Redwood City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Redwood City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Redwood City is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,750 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redwood City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Redwood City are Palm Park ($2,722/mo), Staumbaugh Heller ($3,485/mo), and Oak Knoll Edgewood Park ($3,485/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Redwood City?
To comfortably afford rent in Redwood City, you'd need to earn approximately $146,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Redwood City?
January offers the best rental deals in Redwood City, with rents running about 9% lower than the peak season in October. April tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November sees the least competition.
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).