Redwood City, CA rental market

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Last updated August 26, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Redwood City, CA is $2,850.

Average rent

$2,850

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

+$350

Available rentals

61

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,650 to $6,440.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,6001
$1,9002
$2,1005
$2,2007
$2,3006
$2,4004
$2,5005
$2,6006
$2,7001
$2,8004
$2,9004
$3,0004
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,3002
$3,4004
$3,5002
$3,7003
$3,8003
$3,9003
$4,0002
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,400+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $350 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,600$2,525
Feb$2,500$2,525
Mar$2,500$2,562
Apr$2,600$2,550
May$2,546$2,650
Jun$2,695$2,600
Jul$2,675$2,528
Aug$2,695$2,850
Sep$2,495No data
Oct$2,500No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,495No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Redwood City, CA is 80% 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 $3,650.

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

Houses in Redwood City, CA rent between $1,650 - $9,000 with an average rent of $3,650.

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 $50

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 $350

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

There are currently 160 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 $3,650 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.