Average Rent in Redwood City, CA

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Current Versus Historical Redwood City, CA Rents

Redwood City rentals average $4,845 for a studio rental to $5,675 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,920, or roughly $55 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,219 (56.16%) year-over-year from $2,171 to $3,390. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (5.50%) year-over-year from $3,170 to $3,345. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $622 (17.00%) year-over-year from $3,657 to $4,279. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (2.48%) year-over-year from $5,538 to $5,675. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,400 (21.54%) year-over-year from $6,500 to $7,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 12.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.56	$3,390	$2,171 (56.16%)	$1,841 (84.16%)
1 BR	$57.43	$3,345	$3,170 (5.50%)	$2,394 (39.69%)
2 BR	$54.99	$4,279	$3,657 (17.00%)	$3,266 (31.02%)
3 BR	$42.83	$5,675	$5,538 (2.48%)	$4,931 (15.09%)

Historical Rents in Redwood City, CA

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Top Cities Near Redwood City

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Top Neighborhoods Near Redwood City

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Top Counties Near Redwood City

There are a total of 1 counties located by Redwood City, CA. One county in the area is San Mateo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,200. That's roughly around $49 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Mateo, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by Redwood City, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Redwood City, CA is 55.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Redwood City, CA is 11.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Redwood City, CA is 0.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Mateo, CA	$2,175	$2,950	$4,473	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Redwood City

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Frequently Asked Questions - Redwood City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Redwood City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Redwood City, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,920. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Redwood City, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Redwood City, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Redwood City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $4,845 and an average price per square feet of $50.56. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Redwood City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Redwood City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,343 and an average price per square feet of $57.43. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Redwood City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Redwood City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,515 and an average price per square feet of $54.99. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Redwood City.

How have rent prices in Redwood City, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Redwood City, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Redwood City, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Redwood City, CA is around $3,136/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.