Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,200 (104 Rentals)

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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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144 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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645-647 S 29th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

645-647 S 29th St

645-647 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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872 S 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

872 S 45th St

872 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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1725 Bissell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Bissell Ave

1725 Bissell AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Pullman Point
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pullman Point

2989 Pullman AveRichmond, CA 94804
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Cypress Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Pines

4312 Potrero AveRichmond, CA 94804
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315 25th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

315 25th St

315 25th StRichmond, CA 94804

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410 S 34th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 S 34th St

410 S 34th StRichmond, CA 94804
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29-31 13th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

29-31 13th St

29-31 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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Marina Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Bay

1-249 Marina Lakes DrRichmond, CA 94804
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149 Marina Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

149 Marina Way

149 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
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317 S 26th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 S 26th St

317 S 26th StRichmond, CA 94804
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3528 Barrett Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3528 Barrett Ave

3528 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94805

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146 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801
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Artisan Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Cove

901 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94804
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34 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34 17th St

34 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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403-409 S 25th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

403-409 S 25th St

403-409 S 25th StRichmond, CA 94804
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619 S 33rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

619 S 33rd St

619 S 33rd StRichmond, CA 94804
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500 22nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

500 22nd St

500 22nd StRichmond, CA 94801
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3202 Nevin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3202 Nevin Ave

3202 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94804

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1514 Ohio Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1514 Ohio Ave

1514 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2805 Florida Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2805 Florida Ave

2805 Florida AveRichmond, CA 94804
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470 42nd St
Studio Apartments

470 42nd St

470 42nd StRichmond, CA 94805
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2023 Chanslor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2023 Chanslor Ave

2023 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801
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3223 Ohio Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3223 Ohio Ave

3223 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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431 S 45th St
Studio Apartments

431 S 45th St

431 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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459 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

459 21st St

459 21st StRichmond, CA 94801
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547-549 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

547-549 27th St

547-549 27th StRichmond, CA 94804
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1509 Chanslor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Chanslor Ave

1509 Chanslor AveRichmond, CA 94801

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129 Twentieth
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

129 Twentieth

129 20th StRichmond, CA 94801
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945 S 45th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

945 S 45th St

945 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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537 S 29th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

537 S 29th St

537 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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2607 Ohio
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2607 Ohio

2607 Ohio AveRichmond, CA 94804
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546 S 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

546 S 19th St

546 S 19th StRichmond, CA 94804
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4433 Overend Ave
Studio Apartments

4433 Overend Ave

4433 Overend AveRichmond, CA 94804
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572 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

572 29th St

572 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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21 16th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 16th St

21 16th StRichmond, CA 94801
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320 43rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 43rd St

320 43rd StRichmond, CA 94805
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424 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 20th St

424 20th StRichmond, CA 94801

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Cortez, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at NevinStudio Type AStudio,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $2.27 price per square foot 1604 Northshore Dr Model at 1604 Northshore Dr in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the Studio Type A Model at Terraces at Nevin starting at $1,331 with a $3.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1604 Northshore Dr1604 Northshore Dr2BR,3BA$2.27
Terraces at NevinStudio Type AStudio ,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cortez, Richmond, CA

Ranked #30

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.