Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Richmond Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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2011 Market Ave
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2011 Market Ave

2011 Market AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Cheapest Available East Richmond Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Richmond Heights area of Richmond, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Nevin priced from $1,508. Westridge at Hilltop Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here are the most affordable East Richmond Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Richmond Heights, CA

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Richmond Heights area is the $2.05 price per square foot 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Richmond Heights apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Richmond Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit5819 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
Sequoia TownhousesRedwood2BR,1.5BA$2.50
1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A1950 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
5210 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 55210 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.76
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68
1141 15th St, Unit 1141 15th1141 15th St2BR,1BA$3.05
245 S 22nd St, Unit 245245 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$3.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Richmond Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Richmond Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Richmond Heights is under $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Richmond Heights?

The cheapest apartment in East Richmond Heights is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in East Richmond Heights costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Richmond Heights?

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 11 regular apartments in East Richmond Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Richmond Heights?

Cheap apartments in East Richmond Heights have an average cost of $464 which is $2,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Richmond Heights.

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