Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA from $1,250 (101 Rentals)

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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506
$1,750
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$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506

506 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94801
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5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B

5824 Tehama AveRichmond, CA 94804
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$2,100 - $2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Willard Ave

RichmondCA94801

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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19 Cottage Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

19 Cottage Avenue

19 Cottage AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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property at 624 40th St

$1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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624 40th St

RichmondCA94805

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144 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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945 S 45th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

945 S 45th St

945 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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146-156 Marina Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146-156 Marina Way

146-156 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
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146 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801
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922 Carlson Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

922 Carlson Blvd

922 Carlson BlvdRichmond, CA 94804
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201 Sanford Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Sanford Ave

201 Sanford AveRichmond, CA 94801
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1233 S 56th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 S 56th St

1233 S 56th StRichmond, CA 94804

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645-647 S 29th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

645-647 S 29th St

645-647 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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Richmond, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, CA area range in price from $1,250 to $6,319 with an overall median price of $2,484. The three Richmond neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Point Richmond at $2,111, Hilltop Green at $2,454, and Hilltop Village at $2,474. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Point Richmond$2,111$1,25018
Hilltop Green$2,454$1,41385
Hilltop Village$2,474$1,41367
East Richmond Heights$2,519$1,41363
Hilltop Bayview$2,590$1,41372

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $899. 1333 Market Ave in the San Pablo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,745
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.05 price per square foot 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the Cascade Model at Bella Vista at Hilltop starting at $2,417 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit5819 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Bella Vista at HilltopCascade2BR,2BA$2.18
Bayside Apartments2x2-B32BR,2BA$2.38
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$2.21
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.63
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.44
149 Marina Way, Unit Apartment # B149 Marina Way1BR,1BA$2.71
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.63
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68

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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

Ranked #276

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,484.

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 52 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 $605 which is $1,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.

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