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

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East Richmond, Richmond, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,720
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terraces at Nevin4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.72
715 Pennsylvania Ave715 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.27
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs301 Nevin Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
2815 19th St, Unit 28152815 19th St2BR,1BA$2.62
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
1927 Barrett Ave, Unit 19271927 Barrett Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
847 S 47th St, Unit A847 S 47th St1BR,1BA$3.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Richmond, Richmond, CA

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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