
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (33 Rentals)
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Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community

1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building

Bella Vista at Hilltop

Chesley Mutual Housing

Monterey Pines

2601 Center Ave

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144 13th St

201 Sanford Ave

Golden Gate View Apartments

645-647 S 29th St

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Montevista Senior

Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)

Baycliff Apartments
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1301 Gilman St

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave
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Donal Park Apartments

2011 Market Ave

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Casa del Sol

1385 Shattuck Ave

4827 Appian Way

Ridgecrest Terrace
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Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,331 | $3,755 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,350 | $3,200 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $2,317 | $5,934 |
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Richmond, CAPopulation: 110,146
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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 Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,977.
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 37 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 $673 which is $2,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.