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Terraces at Nevin
2100-2200 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94801
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3801 Nevin Ave, Unit 3801
3801 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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645-647 S 29th St
645-647 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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Marina Bay
1-249 Marina Lakes DrRichmond, CA 94804
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2607 Ohio
2607 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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The Cove at Marina Bay
1 Schooner CtRichmond, CA 94804
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5009-5015 Barrett Ave
5009-5015 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94805
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3319 Nevin Ave
3319 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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551 South 30th
551 S 30th StRichmond, CA 94804
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3528 Barrett Ave
3528 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94805
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Marina Bay Northshore
1201-1207 Melville SqRichmond, CA 94804
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315 25th St
315 25th StRichmond, CA 94804
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146 19th St
146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801
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317 S 26th St
317 S 26th StRichmond, CA 94804
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149 Marina Way
149 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
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410 S 34th St
410 S 34th StRichmond, CA 94804
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1725 Bissell Ave
1725 Bissell AveRichmond, CA 94801
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546 S 19th St
546 S 19th StRichmond, CA 94804
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572 29th St
572 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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537 S 29th St
537 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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4433 Overend Ave
4433 Overend AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1323-1325 Monterey St
1323-1325 Monterey StRichmond, CA 94804
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3223 Ohio Ave
3223 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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337-339 S 15th St
337-339 S 15th StRichmond, CA 94804
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547-549 27th St
547-549 27th StRichmond, CA 94804
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1509 Chanslor Ave
1509 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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403-409 S 25th St
403-409 S 25th StRichmond, CA 94804
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470 42nd St
470 42nd StRichmond, CA 94805
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1514 Ohio Ave
1514 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2805 Florida Ave
2805 Florida AveRichmond, CA 94804
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500 22nd St
500 22nd StRichmond, CA 94801
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619 S 33rd St
619 S 33rd StRichmond, CA 94804
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4018-4020 Barrett Ave
4018-4020 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94805
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34 17th St
34 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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1625-1629 Portola Ave
1625-1629 Portola AveRichmond, CA 94801
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459 21st St
459 21st StRichmond, CA 94801
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431 S 45th St
431 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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3202 Nevin Ave
3202 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2612 Roosevelt Ave
2612 Roosevelt AveRichmond, CA 94804
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919 S 45th St
919 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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1125 Chanslor Ave
1125 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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322 39th St
322 39th StRichmond, CA 94805
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501 S 20th St
501 S 20th StRichmond, CA 94804
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401 44th St
401 44th StRichmond, CA 94805
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500-514 Hayes St
500-514 Hayes StRichmond, CA 94804
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607 S 29th St
607 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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3401 Nevin Ave
3401 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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101 S 15th St
101 S 15th StRichmond, CA 94804
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3717 Nevin Ave
3717 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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449 31st St
449 31st StRichmond, CA 94804
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,535 | $1,459 | $1,611 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,700 | $2,290 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $2,050 | $2,495 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $2,495 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Cortez Neighborhood of Richmond, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Terraces at Nevin | Studio Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,331 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2619 Barrett Ave Model at 2619 Barrett Ave, Unit 2619 in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the 302 S 26th St Model at 302 S 26th St, Unit 306 starting at $2,490 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Cortez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortez apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2619 Barrett Ave, Unit 2619 | 2619 Barrett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 302 S 26th St, Unit 306 | 302 S 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 33 17th St, Unit 33 | 33 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| 3319 Nevin Ave, Unit D | 3319 Nevin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 503 27th St, Unit 503 | 503 27th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 3801 Nevin Ave, Unit 3801 | 3801 Nevin Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Terraces at Nevin | Seniors Studio Type A | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Best Local Schools in Cortez, Richmond, CA
Coronado Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (307)
3 out of 10
Kennedy High School
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (740)
2 out of 10
Lovonya DeJean Middle
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (381)
1 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortez Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cortez?
The cheapest apartment in Cortez is Terraces at Nevin which is listed at $1,755, while the average apartment in Cortez costs $2,761.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cortez?
Cheap apartments in Cortez have an average cost of $935 which is $1,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cortez.
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