
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)
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Rumrill Place Apartment

1230 Brookside Dr, Unit 6

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The Villas at Harbor Pointe

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The Exchange at Bayfront

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5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

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5269 Riverside Ave, Unit 5

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1950 Stanton Ave

Bayside Apartments

2011 Market Ave
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Hilltop Bayview, Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop Bayview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Bayview Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $2,100 | $2,698 |
| Hilltop Bayview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,413 | $3,166 |
| Hilltop Bayview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,750 | $4,038 |
| Hilltop Bayview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $2,600 | $4,308 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of Richmond, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Bayview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop Bayview area of Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,701. Rumrill Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Bayview apartments for rent in Richmond, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,782 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
| Heritage Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview area is the $2.21 price per square foot B6 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Hilltop Bayview apartment is the Redwood Model at Sequoia Townhouses starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop Bayview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Evergreen Apartments | Standard 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 142 Sheryl Dr, Unit 2 bed / 1 bath | 142 Sheryl Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 5269 Riverside Ave, Unit 5 | 5269 Riverside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 1950 Stanton Ave | 1950 Stanton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop Bayview, Richmond, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Bayview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop Bayview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop Bayview is under $2,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop Bayview?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop Bayview is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in Hilltop Bayview costs $3,208.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop Bayview?
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 13 regular apartments in Hilltop Bayview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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