Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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Shields Reid, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shields Reid Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shields Reid area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Nevin priced from $1,331. Liberty Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,382. Here are the most affordable Shields Reid apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at NevinStudio Type AStudio,1BA$1,331
Liberty Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,382
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,401

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid area is the $2.48 price per square foot 301 Nevin Ave Model at 301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs in the in the Atchison Village neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Shields Reid apartment is the 409 34th St Model at 409 34th St, Unit 409 starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Cortez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shields Reid apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs301 Nevin Ave2BR,1BA$2.48
409 34th St, Unit 409409 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
2822 14th St, Unit 12822 14th St2BR,1BA$2.61
1936 22nd St, Unit #11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.82
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.56
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
Villa Alvarado2 Bed 1 Ba, 2nd Flr2BR,1BA$3.50
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.20
Terraces at NevinStudio Type AStudio ,1BA$3.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shields Reid, Richmond, CA

Ranked #28

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shields Reid Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shields Reid Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shields Reid?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shields Reid is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shields Reid?

The cheapest apartment in Shields Reid is Liberty Village Apartments which is listed at $1,382, while the average apartment in Shields Reid costs $3,466.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shields Reid?

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

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