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property at 237 Colusa Ave

$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

237 Colusa Ave

El CerritoCA94530
property at 3137 Larchmont Ln

$1,700

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3137 Larchmont Ln

San PabloCA94806

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property at 733 Balra Dr

$1,995

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733 Balra Dr

El CerritoCA94530

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Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026

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$2,395$2,3951
Point Richmond$3,200$1,80010

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 19 Cottage Avenue in the Atchison Village neighborhood priced from $1,345. Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,459
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,711
Villa AlvaradoStudio - 1st FlrStudio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3424 Yosemite Ave Model at 3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 312 Richmond Avenue Model at 162 Santa Fe Ave starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Atchison Village 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.
3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 33424 Yosemite Ave3BR,2BA$0.75
162 Santa Fe Ave312 Richmond Avenue2BR,1BA$2.67
Bayside Apartments3x2-C13BR,2BA$2.82
Vue 36002x2 Classic2BR,2BA$2.84
1936 22nd St, Unit 11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.59
4353 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 44353 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73

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Richmond, CA
Population: 110,146

Ranked #276

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1644 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $15,000. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $1,300 to $8,800.

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 $1,300 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,275.

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 $1,000 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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