Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, CA (52 Rentals)

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181 Espee
2 Bedroom Apartments

181 Espee

181 Espee AveRichmond, CA 94801
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120-122 18th St
Studio Apartments

120-122 18th St

120-122 18th StRichmond, CA 94801
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40 18th St
Studio Apartments

40 18th St

40 18th StRichmond, CA 94801

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34 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34 17th St

34 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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33 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33 17th St

33 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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146 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1600 Chanslor Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Chanslor Ave

1600 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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1725 Bissell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Bissell Ave

1725 Bissell AveRichmond, CA 94801
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19-21 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

19-21 17th St

19-21 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1917 Chanslor Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1917 Chanslor Ave

1917 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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154 S 19th St
Studio Apartments

154 S 19th St

154 S 19th StRichmond, CA 94804
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135 20th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 20th St

135 20th StRichmond, CA 94801
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9 17th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9 17th St

9 17th StRichmond, CA 94801

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16 16th St
Studio Apartments

16 16th St

16 16th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1526 Bissell Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1526 Bissell Ave

1526 Bissell AveRichmond, CA 94801
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8 S. 16th St.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8 S. 16th St.

8 S. 16th St.Richmond, CA 94801
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Duplex
Studio Apartments

Duplex

241 18th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1509 Chanslor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Chanslor Ave

1509 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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144 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

144 15th St

144 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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118 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

118 15th St

118 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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21 16th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 16th St

21 16th StRichmond, CA 94801
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11 16th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11 16th St

11 16th StRichmond, CA 94801

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7 16th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7 16th St

7 16th StRichmond, CA 94801
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234 16th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

234 16th St

234 16th StRichmond, CA 94801
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202-210 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

202-210 15th St

202-210 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1410 Bissell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Bissell Ave

1410 Bissell AveRichmond, CA 94801
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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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149 Marina Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

149 Marina Way

149 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
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1514 Ohio Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1514 Ohio Ave

1514 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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101 S 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 S 15th St

101 S 15th StRichmond, CA 94804

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171 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

171 22nd St

171 22nd StRichmond, CA 94801
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159 Marina Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

159 Marina Way

159 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
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255 15th St
Studio Apartments

255 15th St

255 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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219 22nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 22nd St

219 22nd StRichmond, CA 94801
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2126 Ohio Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Ohio Ave

2126 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2209 Ohio Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Ohio Ave

2209 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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129 Twentieth
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

129 Twentieth

129 20th StRichmond, CA 94801
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2023 Chanslor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2023 Chanslor Ave

2023 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

248 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

City Center, Richmond, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Center area of Richmond, CA?

As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 52 available City Center apartments priced from $1,850 to $2,650, with an average monthly rent of $2,262.

Expert Rental Resources

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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