
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $2,111 (75 Rentals)


645-647 S 29th St

Marina Bay

2607 Ohio

3319 Nevin Ave

The Cove at Marina Bay

551 South 30th

146 19th St

Marina Bay Northshore

3528 Barrett Ave
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410 S 34th St

317 S 26th St

149 Marina Way

1725 Bissell Ave

537 S 29th St

546 S 19th St

1323-1325 Monterey St

3223 Ohio Ave

1514 Ohio Ave

1625-1629 Portola Ave
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459 21st St

547-549 27th St

1509 Chanslor Ave

403-409 S 25th St

3202 Nevin Ave

500 22nd St

619 S 33rd St

34 17th St

401 44th St

500-514 Hayes St
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919 S 45th St

1125 Chanslor Ave

607 S 29th St

404 S 16th St

620 Mclaughlin St

2602 Roosevelt Ave

424 20th St

135 20th St

101 S 15th St

449 31st St
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21 16th St

3920-3924 Ohio Ave

3121 Nevin Ave

453 S 17th St

642 S 16th St

500 24th St

5008-5012 Barrett Ave

122 S 11th St

338 34th St

535 20th St
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Cortez, Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,700 | $1,900 |
Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $2,111 | $3,000 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortez Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cortez?
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 1 regular apartments in Cortez that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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