
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Richmond Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Montoya Garden
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4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 14

Baycliff Apartments

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East Richmond Heights, Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Richmond Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Richmond Heights Studio Apartments | $1,708 | $1,331 | $2,386 |
East Richmond Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,401 | $2,660 |
East Richmond Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,750 | $3,105 |
East Richmond Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $2,850 | $3,995 |
East Richmond Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 |
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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 $1,401. Here are the most affordable East Richmond Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terraces at Nevin | Studio Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,331 |
Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,401 |
Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Richmond Heights, CA
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Richmond Heights area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value East Richmond Heights apartment is the 2822 14th St Model at 2822 14th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Richmond Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
2822 14th St, Unit 1 | 2822 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
409 34th St, Unit 409 | 409 34th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
D'Avila Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
1936 22nd St, Unit #1 | 1936 22nd St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
Casa Ensenada Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 14 | 4666 San Pablo Dam Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Richmond Heights, Richmond, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Richmond Heights Neighborhood in Richmond, CA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
24 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,995.
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 $1,401, while the average apartment in East Richmond Heights costs $3,466.
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 38 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 $1,547 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Richmond Heights.
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