Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Richmond.

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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144 13th St
Studio Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Tiki Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Kona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Richmond, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $3,271.

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 26 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 $1,494 which is $1,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.