
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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Montoya Garden

5018-5022 Barrett Ave

149 Marina Way, Unit D
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12448 San Pablo Ave

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East Richmond, Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,914 | $1,580 | $2,386 |
East Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,658 | $2,600 |
East Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,750 | $3,240 |
East Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $2,850 | $3,995 |
East Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $3,466 | $3,466 |
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Cheapest Available East Richmond Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Richmond area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. Baycliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable East Richmond apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Richmond, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Richmond area is the $2.72 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Terraces at Nevin in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $3,466. The second greatest value East Richmond apartment is the 715 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 715 Pennsylvania Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Atchison Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Terraces at Nevin | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.72 |
715 Pennsylvania Ave | 715 Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs | 301 Nevin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
2815 19th St, Unit 2815 | 2815 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Casa Ensenada Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
1927 Barrett Ave, Unit 1927 | 1927 Barrett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
847 S 47th St, Unit A | 847 S 47th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Richmond, Richmond, CA
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Richmond Neighborhood in Richmond, CA
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Richmond is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in East Richmond is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, while the average apartment in East Richmond costs $3,466.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Richmond?
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 25 regular apartments in East Richmond 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?
Cheap apartments in East Richmond have an average cost of $1,648 which is $1,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Richmond.
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