Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (45 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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144 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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201 Sanford Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Sanford Ave

201 Sanford AveRichmond, CA 94801
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WCM Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WCM Properties

4017 Garvin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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property at 3137 Larchmont Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3137 Larchmont Ln

San PabloCA94806

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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Tiki Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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2011 Market Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2011 Market Ave

2011 Market AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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El Paseo Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Paseo Family

1150 Brookside DrSan Pablo, CA 94806

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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 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 Shields Reid apartments for rent in San Francisco, 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
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Villa AlvaradoStudio - 1st FlrStudio,1BA$1,745
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Casa Ensenada Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid 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 Shields Reid apartment is the 1936 22nd St Model at 1936 22nd St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Devon Square 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.
162 Santa Fe Ave312 Richmond Avenue2BR,1BA$2.67
1936 22nd St, Unit 11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.59
2619 Barrett Ave, Unit 26212619 Barrett Ave2BR,1BA$2.96
1501 Broadway Ave, Unit APT 41501 Broadway Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
302 S 26th St, Unit 306302 S 26th St2BR,1BA$3.32
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68
503 27th St, Unit 503503 27th St1BR,1BA$3.15
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.20

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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 19 Cottage Avenue which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Shields Reid costs $3,250.

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 11 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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