Redwood City, CA Rent History

135 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,949
1-year change
+11.0%
$390/mo
5-year change
+27.8%
$859/mo
10-year change
+30.5%
$924/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Redwood City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,865/mo0.0%
2016$3,009/mo+5.0%+5.0%
2017$3,078/mo+2.3%+7.4%
2018$3,184/mo+3.4%+11.1%
2019$3,331/mo+4.6%+16.3%
2020$3,414/mo+2.5%+19.2%
2021$3,021/mo-11.5%+5.4%
2022$3,361/mo+11.3%+17.3%
2023$3,403/mo+1.2%+18.8%
2024$3,445/mo+1.2%+20.2%
2025$3,534/mo+2.6%+23.4%
2026$3,804/mo+7.6%+32.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Redwood City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Redwood City, CA was $2,764 in 2015-03 and is $3,949 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,185 per month over 11 years.

How much has Redwood City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Redwood City, CA has changed +27.8% ($859 per month). The current median is $3,949.

What has rent in Redwood City done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Redwood City, CA has changed +30.5% ($924 per month). It is now $3,949.

Is rent in Redwood City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Redwood City, CA has increased +11.0% ($390/mo). Current median: $3,949.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.