Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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Hilltop Bayview, Richmond, CA Local Guide

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 $1,401. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Bayview apartments for rent in Richmond, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,401
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,720
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview area is the $1.88 price per square foot 709 Phanor Dr Model at 709 Phanor Dr in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Hilltop Bayview 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 Hilltop Bayview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
709 Phanor Dr709 Phanor DrStudio ,1BA$1.88
2822 14th St, Unit 12822 14th St2BR,1BA$2.61
1936 22nd St, Unit #11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.82
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
San MarcosThe Varenna1BR,1BA$2.87
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 114666 San Pablo Dam Rd1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop Bayview, Richmond, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,087.

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 $1,401, while the average apartment in Hilltop Bayview costs $3,702.

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 24 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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