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property at 1505 Nevin Plz

$980

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1505 Nevin Plz, Unit Room for Rent

1505 Nevin Plz
RichmondCA94801

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property at 2736 Chanslor Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2736 Chanslor Ave

RichmondCA94804
property at 400 33rd St

$1,795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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400 33rd St

RichmondCA94804

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, CA area range in price from $1,195 to $4,282 with an overall median price of $3,503. The three Richmond neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Richmond Heights at $1,611, Point Richmond at $1,195, and Hilltop Green at $1,557. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Richmond Heights$2,950$1,61178
Point Richmond$3,499$1,19519
Hilltop Green$3,530$1,55788
Hilltop Village$3,530$1,55765
Hilltop Bayview$4,007$1,55771

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 $1,395. Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,508. 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$1,395
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$1,678
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,711

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3124 Yosemite Ave Model at 3124 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the Bayfair Model at Bella Vista at Hilltop starting at $2,278 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Hilltop 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.
3124 Yosemite Ave, Unit 33124 Yosemite Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
Bella Vista at HilltopBayfair2BR,1BA$2.51
413 34th St, Unit 409413 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
409 34th St, Unit 409409 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
2316 Brooks Ave, Unit 2316 Brooks Ave2316 Brooks Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
21 Leisure Ln21 Leisure Ln2BR,1BA$2.56
1970 Powell St, Unit D1970 Powell St2BR,1BA$2.60
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68

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Richmond, CA
Population: 110,146

Ranked #276

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1646 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $12,907. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $980 to $8,523.

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 $980 to $8,523 with an average monthly rent of $3,152.

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 $2,595 to $8,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $980 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,499.

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