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1230 Brookside Dr, Unit 6

Baycliff Apartments

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Catalyst

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

Mayfair Station

The Villas at Harbor Pointe

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2515 Manchester Ave

Civic Plaza Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

Rumrill Gardens Apartments

Pinole Grove Senior Housing

1333 Market Ave

Kona Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1613 6th St

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Elora Family Apartments

Pacific Crest Apartments

1301 Gilman St

555 Pierce St

Hilltop Commons Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave

Courtyard Terrace Apartments

Donal Park Apartments

1224 Stannage Ave
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535 Pierce St

Casa Linda Apartments

450 Corte Arango

2011 Market Ave

4740 Appian Way

2340 22nd St

Appian Terrace

4815 Appian Way

2030 Stanton Ave

Casa Ensenada Apartments
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535 Liberty St

4827 Appian Way

1610 Sanford Ave

Cerrito Vista

3422 Carlson Blvd

1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore St

Ridgecrest Terrace

1385 Shattuck Ave

911 Lexington
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Richmond Studio Apartments | $2,092 | $1,375 | $3,755 |
| Cheap Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,413 | $3,200 |
| Cheap Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $2,317 | $6,319 |
| Cheap Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,048 | $3,950 | $4,200 |
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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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