Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North & East Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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North & East, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North & East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North & East area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable North & East apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

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$1,565
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North & East, CA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North & East area is the $2.46 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Terraces at Nevin in the in the Devon Square neighborhood starting from $3,141. The second greatest value North & East apartment is the 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North & East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terraces at Nevin4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.46
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
2525 Maricopa Ave, Unit b2525 Maricopa Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Mayfair Station1 Bedroom Open1BR,1BA$3.40
SolaceEmerald1BR,1BA$3.49
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.68
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North & East, Richmond, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North & East Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North & East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North & East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North & East is under $2,283.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North & East?

The cheapest apartment in North & East is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, while the average apartment in North & East costs $3,141.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North & East?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in North & East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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