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361 Joan Vista St

1159 King Ct

5116 Fresno Avenue A

336 Chesley Ave

327 S 35th St
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920 Ensenada Ave

3025 Belfast Way
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121 Sweeney Ct

1662 San Benito St

1925 Sutter Ave

4000 Clinton Ave

400 South St

69 Shoreline Ct

1617 17th St
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1800 Dunn Ave

835 33rd St
Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Richmond 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,201 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Richmond 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,700 | $2,795 | $6,300 |
Richmond 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,193 | $3,375 | $8,523 |
Richmond 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,350 | $900 | $1,800 |
Richmond 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,532 | $4,565 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Hilltop Bayview | $3,450 | $839 | 77 |
East Richmond Heights | $3,466 | $1,580 | 65 |
Point Richmond | $3,466 | $1,200 | 10 |
Hilltop Village | $3,722 | $839 | 64 |
Hilltop Green | $4,050 | $839 | 89 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Hilltop Commons Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Terraces at Nevin | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.72 |
715 Pennsylvania Ave | 715 Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs | 301 Nevin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A | 3340 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
2815 19th St, Unit 2815 | 2815 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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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