1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA (596 Rentals)

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The Tides
$2,676 - $2,936

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Base Rent$2,777 - $3,539

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The Tides

3185 Garrity WayRichmond, CA 94806
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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506

506 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94801
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121 Santa Fe Ave, Unit A
$2,595

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121 Santa Fe Ave, Unit A

121 Santa Fe AveRichmond, CA 94801
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$3,295

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Base Rent$3,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 2, 2027
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3643 West Ct

RichmondCA94806
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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801
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Marina Bay
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Marina Bay

1-249 Marina Lakes DrRichmond, CA 94804
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4140 Fran Way
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4140 Fran Way

4140 Fran WayRichmond, CA 94803
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243 First
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243 First

243 1st StRichmond, CA 94801
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143-149 1st St
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143-149 1st St

143-149 1st StRichmond, CA 94801
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6266 Highland Ave
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6266 Highland Ave

6266 Highland AveRichmond, CA 94805
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551 Grove Ave
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551 Grove Ave

551 Grove AveRichmond, CA 94801
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5927 Wenk
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5927 Wenk

5927 WenkRichmond, CA 94804

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5200 Fresno Ave
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5200 Fresno Ave

5200 Fresno AveRichmond, CA 94804
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5526 Alameda Ave
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5526 Alameda Ave

5526 Alameda AveRichmond, CA 94804
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401-407 S 9th St
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401-407 S 9th St

401-407 S 9th StRichmond, CA 94804
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137-139 4th St
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137-139 4th St

137-139 4th StRichmond, CA 94801
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315 25th St
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315 25th St

315 25th StRichmond, CA 94804
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2380 Lowell Ave
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2380 Lowell Ave

2380 Lowell AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1300 Costa Ave
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1300 Costa Ave

1300 Costa AveRichmond, CA 94806
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535 20th St
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535 20th St

535 20th StRichmond, CA 94801
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18 Washington Ave
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18 Washington Ave

18 Washington AveRichmond, CA 94801

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30 Nicholl Ave
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30 Nicholl Ave

30 Nicholl AveRichmond, CA 94801
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677 26th St
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677 26th St

677 26th StRichmond, CA 94804
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2323 Clinton Ave
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2323 Clinton Ave

2323 Clinton AveRichmond, CA 94804
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5971 Rolston Ave
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5971 Rolston Ave

5971 Rolston AveRichmond, CA 94805
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201 Clarence St
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201 Clarence St

201 Clarence StRichmond, CA 94801
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445 2nd St
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445 2nd St

445 2nd StRichmond, CA 94801

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Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 06, 2026

There are currently 118 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Richmond, CA that range in price from $1,413 to $3,395. Hilltop Green, Hilltop Bayview and Hilltop Village are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Richmond with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Hilltop Green39$2,299$1,413
Hilltop Bayview28$2,399$1,413
Hilltop Village27$2,345$1,413
East Richmond Heights19$2,263$1,413
Point Richmond5$1,850$1,750

Largest Available Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Richmond, CA is found at The Tides in the Hilltop neighborhood and is 916 square feet priced from $3,001. Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 847 square feet and currently listed start at $2,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Richmond:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The TidesDesign 1C916 Sq Ft$3,001
Metro 5101A847 Sq Ft$2,875
San MarcosThe Firenze802 Sq Ft$2,487
Casa Linda Apartments1/1780 Sq Ft$1,875
Jones BerkeleyA1.1757 Sq Ft$4,137
SolaceEmerald743 Sq Ft$2,582
The Village at Town CenterThe Hamlet710 Sq Ft$2,550
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA700 Sq Ft$1,911
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA2678 Sq Ft$1,782
Vue 3600Grandcrest675 Sq Ft$2,399

Cheapest Available Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Richmond, CA is the Senior Affordable One Bedroom Model starting from $899 at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Richmond 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 945 S 45th St starting at $1,595 in the Cortez neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Richmond is currently $2,267. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Richmond:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom$899
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,595
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted$1,701
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA2$1,782
Baycliff ApartmentsA2$1,782
Catalyst1BR IBA$1,798
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building1BR/1.0BA$1,845
Casa Linda Apartments1/1$1,875

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Richmond Overview

For East Bay living in the San Francisco area, there?s nothing quite like Richmond, CA. No other city in the region boasts as much waterfront as Richmond! For those looking to move to an apartment in Richmond, your odds of a water view are much higher than in surrounding areas -- all without the headaches of property taxes.

Why live in Richmond, CA?

Where else can you find a diverse community that is nestled between two bays? The San Francisco Bay and the San Pablo Bay each add magic to Richmond. It?s got a laid-back vibe with a nautical history, diverse population and tons of shoreline trails to explore. The cost of living in Richmond is lower than in most of Contra Costa Country. In addition, 10 of its sites are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Richmond, CA
Population: 110,146

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Richmond Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Richmond with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Richmond is at Vista Woods Senior listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Richmond Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Richmond is $2,267.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Richmond Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Richmond is a 916 square feet unit starting from $3,001 at The Tides.

What is the average size for Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Richmond is currently 670 sq ft.

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