
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,200 (104 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cortez area of Richmond.

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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 |
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Cortez Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $1,331 | $1,611 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,801 | $1,801 |
Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,800 | $2,950 |
Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $2,903 | $2,903 |
Cortez 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 104 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1604 Northshore Dr | 1604 Northshore Dr | 2BR,3BA | $2.27 |
Terraces at Nevin | Studio Type A | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCortez, Richmond, CA
Ranked #30
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cortez, Richmond, CA
Coronado Elementary
Kennedy High School
Lovonya DeJean Middle
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