
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA from $2,317 (5 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $2,069 | $1,375 | $3,755 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,350 | $3,200 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $2,317 | $5,974 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Liberty Village Apartments which is listed at $2,286, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,976.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Richmond?
Cheap apartments in Richmond have an average cost of $654 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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