Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $535 (57 Rentals)

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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
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506 Barrett Ave, Unit 506

506 Barrett AveRichmond, CA 94801
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653 15th St, Unit 653 15th
$1,875

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Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 4

653 15th St, Unit 653 15th

653 15th StRichmond, CA 94801
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$2,000 - $2,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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301 Willard Ave

RichmondCA94801

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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19 Cottage Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

19 Cottage Avenue

19 Cottage 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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146-156 Marina Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146-156 Marina Way

146-156 Marina WayRichmond, CA 94801
property at 1537 Truman St
$1,800
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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801
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201 Sanford Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Sanford Ave

201 Sanford AveRichmond, CA 94801
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30 Nicholl Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Nicholl Avenue

30 Nicholl 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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2371 Downer Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2371 Downer Ave

2371 Downer AveRichmond, CA 94804
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146 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th StRichmond, CA 94801

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1333 Market Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1333 Market Ave

1333 Market AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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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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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 $1,701. Rumrill Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Shields Reid apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR, 1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR, 1BA$1,750
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR, 1BA$1,782
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,845
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR, 1BA$1,875
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$2,100
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR, 1BA$2,111
Stanton Ave. 21312BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Type A Model at Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $2,111. The second greatest value Shields Reid apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Stanton Ave. 2131 in the San Pablo neighborhood starting at $2,275 with a $2.53 price per square foot. 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 Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR, 1BA$2.21
Stanton Ave. 21312BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.53
402 Bissell Ave, Unit 402402 Bissell Ave3BR, 2BA$2.77
Liberty Village Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR, 1BA$2.80
1400 Yuba Ave2/12BR, 1BA$2.88
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$2.63
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR, 1BA$2.40
2513 Barrett Ave, Unit #C2513 Barrett Ave2BR, 1BA$2.92
30 Nicholl Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.78
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$2.68

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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 $2,275.

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 $1,701, while the average apartment in Shields Reid costs $2,170.

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 14 regular apartments in Shields Reid 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 Shields Reid?

Cheap apartments in Shields Reid have an average cost of $840 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields Reid.

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