
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,200 (104 Rentals)
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645-647 S 29th St

Marina Bay

2607 Ohio

The Cove at Marina Bay

5009-5015 Barrett Ave

3319 Nevin Ave

551 South 30th

3528 Barrett Ave

Marina Bay Northshore
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315 25th St

146 19th St

317 S 26th St

149 Marina Way

410 S 34th St

1725 Bissell Ave

546 S 19th St

572 29th St

537 S 29th St

4433 Overend Ave
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1323-1325 Monterey St

3223 Ohio Ave

337-339 S 15th St

547-549 27th St

1509 Chanslor Ave

403-409 S 25th St

470 42nd St

1514 Ohio Ave

2805 Florida Ave

500 22nd St
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619 S 33rd St

4018-4020 Barrett Ave

34 17th St

1625-1629 Portola Ave

459 21st St

431 S 45th St

3202 Nevin Ave

2612 Roosevelt Ave

919 S 45th St

1125 Chanslor Ave
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322 39th St

501 S 20th St

401 44th St

500-514 Hayes St

607 S 29th St

3401 Nevin Ave

101 S 15th St

3717 Nevin Ave

449 31st St

2114-2122 Bissell Ave
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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 | $1,449 | $1,331 | $1,611 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,717 | $1,755 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $2,195 | $3,200 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $2,495 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraces at Nevin | Seniors Studio Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
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Best Local Schools in Cortez, Richmond, CA
King Elementary School
Kennedy High School
Lovonya DeJean Middle
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