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property at 1537 Truman St
$1,800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801
property at 121 Sweeney Ct
$1,895
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121 Sweeney Ct
El SobranteCA94803

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$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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5290 San Pablo Dam Rd
El SobranteCA94803

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property at 555 Pierce St
$2,400 - $3,375
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555 Pierce St

AlbanyCA94706

Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current rental homes in the Richmond, CA area range in price from $2,100 to $7,000 with an overall median price of $3,710. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hilltop Bayview$3,450$3,2502
Point Richmond$3,650$2,10010
Hilltop Green$3,750$3,7501
East Richmond Heights$4,250$3,9002

Best Value Homes for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Richmond area is the $1.64 price per square foot Unit Model at Unit in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $3,780. The second greatest value Richmond rental home is the 6792 Snowdon Ave Model at 6792 Snowdon Ave in the Del Norte neighborhood starting at $5,295 with a $2.45 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
UnitUnit4BR, 2BA$1.64
6792 Snowdon Ave6792 Snowdon Ave3BR, 2BA$2.45
453 Dimm St453 Dimm St3BR, 2BA$2.74
892 Estuary St892 Estuary St3BR, 2.5BA$2.46
814 Marina Way S814 Marina Way S2BR, 2.5BA$2.48
783 Manor Rd783 Manor Rd3BR, 3BA$2.40
1459 Monterey St1459 Monterey St3BR, 2.5BA$2.08
555 Pierce St555 Pierce St2BR, 2BA$2.53
Unit BUnit B3BR, 1BA$2.26
Unit 12Unit 122BR, 1BA$2.67

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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 1653 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,413 to $14,990. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $1,800 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 $1,800 to $8,523 with an average monthly rent of $3,489.

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 $2,350 to $6,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,595 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

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