Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (5 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 1 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 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. Baycliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Shields Reid apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,720
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid area is the $2.72 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Terraces at Nevin in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $3,466. The second greatest value Shields Reid apartment is the 715 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 715 Pennsylvania Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Atchison Village 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.
Terraces at Nevin4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.72
715 Pennsylvania Ave715 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.27
301 Nevin Ave, Unit B Upstairs301 Nevin Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
2815 19th St, Unit 28152815 19th St2BR,1BA$2.62
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
1927 Barrett Ave, Unit 19271927 Barrett Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.20
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shields Reid, Richmond, CA

Ranked #29

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 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 $2,283.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shields Reid is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, 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 12 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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