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Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, CA area range in price from $839 to $6,105 with an overall median price of $3,630. The three Richmond neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hilltop Bayview at $839, East Richmond Heights at $1,580, and Point Richmond at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hilltop Bayview$3,450$83977
East Richmond Heights$3,466$1,58065
Point Richmond$3,466$1,20010
Hilltop Village$3,722$83964
Hilltop Green$4,050$83989

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood priced from $1,366. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments in the Hilltop neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,639. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,639
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,711
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,720
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.72 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Terraces at Nevin in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $3,466. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 715 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 715 Pennsylvania Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 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.
Terraces at Nevin4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.72
715 Pennsylvania Ave715 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.27
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs301 Nevin Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A3340 Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.76
2815 19th St, Unit 28152815 19th St2BR,1BA$2.62
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.64
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$2.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1627 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $839 to $6,105. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $900 to $12,500.

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 $900 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,208.

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 $2,650 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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