
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hilltop Bayview area of Richmond.


Vue 3600

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Bella Vista at Hilltop

Furnished Studio-Richmond - Hilltop Mall
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Rumrill Place Apartment

5405 Morrow Dr

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The Exchange at Bayfront

The Villas at Harbor Pointe
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Casa Ensenada Apartments

35 Alan Ct

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 | $2,326 | $1,904 | $2,698 |
| Hilltop Bayview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,557 | $3,078 |
| Hilltop Bayview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $1,749 | $4,038 |
| Hilltop Bayview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,865 | $3,126 | $4,282 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 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 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
| Casa Ensenada Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2x2 Platinum Model at The Terraces in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Hilltop Bayview apartment is the 2x2 Classic Model at Vue 3600 starting at $2,699 with a $2.84 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 Terraces | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Vue 3600 | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Solace | Aquamarine | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1936 22nd St, Unit Unit #1 | 1936 22nd St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.94 |
| 1501 Broadway Ave, Unit APT 4 | 1501 Broadway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Casa Ensenada Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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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 $2,339.
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 $4,007.
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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