Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Richmond Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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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 $1,331. 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 NevinStudio Type AStudio,1BA$1,331
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Villa AlvaradoStudio - 1st FlrStudio,1BA$1,745
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Casa Ensenada Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Richmond Heights, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Richmond Heights area is the $2.95 price per square foot 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value East Richmond Heights apartment is the 2x2 Platinum Model at The Terraces starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Tara Hills 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.
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
The Terraces2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$3.00
SolaceDiamond2BR,2BA$3.10
1936 22nd St, Unit #11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.70
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
1501 Broadway Ave, Unit APT 41501 Broadway Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
Heritage Grove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.07
2316 Brooks Ave, Unit 2316 Brooks Ave2316 Brooks Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68

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 $1,875.

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 20 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 $750 which is $2,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Richmond Heights.

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