Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 624 40th St

$1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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624 40th St

RichmondCA94805
property at 1537 Truman St

$1,800 - $2,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801

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328 S 4th St, Unit 328
$1,950
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$1,950
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328 S 4th St, Unit 328

328 S 4th StRichmond, CA 94804
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647 17th St, Unit D
$1,950
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647 17th St, Unit D

647 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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245 S 22nd St, Unit 245
$1,975
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$1,975
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245 S 22nd St, Unit 245

245 S 22nd StRichmond, CA 94804
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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
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146 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

146 19th St

146 19th 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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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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2030 Stanton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2030 Stanton Ave

2030 Stanton AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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1321 Fillmore St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore StSan 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 1333 Market Ave priced from $1,549. Westridge at Hilltop Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here are the most affordable Shields Reid apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,745
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Terraces at NevinSeniors 1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$1,755
1 Bed 1 Bath in Historical Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,845
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid area is the $2.77 price per square foot 402 Bissell Ave Model at 402 Bissell Ave, Unit 402 in the in the Atchison Village neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Shields Reid apartment is the B3 Model at Baycliff Apartments starting at $2,115 with a $2.49 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.
402 Bissell Ave, Unit 402402 Bissell Ave3BR,2BA$2.77
Baycliff ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.49
Liberty Village Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.80
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.63
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.65
328 S 4th St, Unit 328328 S 4th St2BR,1BA$2.64
647 17th St, Unit D647 17th St2BR,1BA$2.64
146-156 Marina Way2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.44
149 Marina Way, Unit ApartmentD149 Marina Way1BR,1BA$2.71

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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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shields Reid is 1333 Market Ave which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in Shields Reid costs $1,950.

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 10 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 $532 which is $1,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields Reid.

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