Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Point Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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540 2nd StRichmond, CA 94801
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Cheapest Available Point Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Point Richmond area of Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 19 Cottage Avenue priced from $1,345. Terraces at Nevin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable Point Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,459
162 Santa Fe AveApt GStudio,1BA$1,575
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Point Richmond, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Point Richmond area is the $2.67 price per square foot 312 Richmond Avenue Model at 162 Santa Fe Ave in the in the Atchison Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Point Richmond apartment is the 33 17th St Model at 33 17th St, Unit 33 starting at $2,290 with a $3.52 price per square foot in the Cortez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Point Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
162 Santa Fe Ave312 Richmond Avenue2BR,1BA$2.67
33 17th St, Unit 3333 17th St1BR,1BA$3.52
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.20
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio ,1BA$3.57
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Shared Bathroom1BR,0.5BA$11.41

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Point Richmond, Richmond, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Point Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Point Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Point Richmond is under $1,997.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Point Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Point Richmond is 19 Cottage Avenue which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Point Richmond costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Point Richmond?

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 Point Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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