Redwood City, CA rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Redwood City, CA is $3,495.

Average rent

$3,495

Month-over-month change

-$155

Year-over-year change

+$195

Available rentals

180

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,400 to $19,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6003
$1,7005
$1,8004
$1,9001
$2,0001
$2,1004
$2,20010
$2,30012
$2,40010
$2,5009
$2,6009
$2,7004
$2,8005
$2,90014
$3,0007
$3,1007
$3,20010
$3,3008
$3,4007
$3,50011
$3,6005
$3,7006
$3,8006
$3,9004
$4,0004
$4,1005
$4,2007
$4,3002
$4,4005
$4,5007
$4,6003
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9004
$5,000+34

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $195 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,295$3,400
Feb$3,295$3,200
Mar$3,195$3,400
Apr$3,220$3,200
May$2,895$3,395
Jun$2,850$3,300
Jul$3,200$3,688
Aug$3,511$3,914
Sep$3,600$3,500
Oct$3,300No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,300No data

Market temperature

The Redwood City, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Redwood City, CA is 70% higher than the national average.

Redwood City, CAvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Redwood City, CA?

The average rent in Redwood City, CA is $3,495.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Redwood City, CA?

Houses in Redwood City, CA rent between $1,400 - $19,500 with an average rent of $3,495.

3. How has the rent in Redwood City, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Redwood City, CA increased by $195

4. How much has the rent in Redwood City, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Redwood City, CA decreased by $155

5. How many available rentals are there in Redwood City, CA?

There are currently 180 rentals available in Redwood City, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Redwood City, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Redwood City, CA is $3,495 — 70.49% higher the national average of $2,050.