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2477 20th St

San PabloCA94806

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946 Sonoma St

RichmondCA94805

Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hilltop Village$3,445$2,3502
Hilltop Bayview$3,650$3,6501
Point Richmond$4,500$2,30017
East Richmond Heights$5,900$2,1003

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $899. Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Terraces at NevinStudio Type AStudio,1BA$1,331
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,401
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd Model at 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #3414 in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 1604 Northshore Dr Model at 1604 Northshore Dr starting at $3,150 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Cortez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #34143410 San Pablo Dam Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
1604 Northshore Dr1604 Northshore Dr2BR,3BA$2.43
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs301 Nevin Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.08
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.48
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1633 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $5,800. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $1,100 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond ranges from $1,100 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,261.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond range from $1,990 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,375 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,466.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Shannon Hilson

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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