Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Plaza Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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245 S 22nd St, Unit 245
$1,975
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245 S 22nd St, Unit 245

245 S 22nd StRichmond, CA 94804
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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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144 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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945 S 45th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

945 S 45th St

945 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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146-156 Marina Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146-156 Marina Way

146-156 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801

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146 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801
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922 Carlson Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

922 Carlson Blvd

922 Carlson BlvdRichmond, CA 94804
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1233 S 56th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 S 56th St

1233 S 56th StRichmond, CA 94804

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Donal Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donal Park Apartments

6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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535 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Cerrito Vista
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cerrito Vista

10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1321 Fillmore St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore StSan Pablo, CA 94806

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Park Plaza, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Plaza area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Nevin priced from $1,508. 945 S 45th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Park Plaza apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,745
146 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,895
922 Carlson Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,949
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,100
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$2,175
Hillside Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Plaza, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Plaza area is the $2.05 price per square foot 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Park Plaza apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit5819 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.63
Hillside Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.14
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.44
146 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.75
922 Carlson Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.97
1141 15th St, Unit 1141 15th1141 15th St2BR,1BA$3.05
245 S 22nd St, Unit 245245 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Park Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Plaza is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Park Plaza is 945 S 45th St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Park Plaza costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Plaza?

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 1 regular apartments in Park Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Park Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Park Plaza have an average cost of $126 which is $2,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Plaza.

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