
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Annex Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $2,200 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Annex area of Richmond.


5307-5309 Columbia

5233-5231 Columbia

Richmond Fourplex

5205 Colusa Ave

5301 San Jose Ave

1306 S 56th St

5209-5217 Burlingame Ave
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6117 Orchard Ave

2013 Santa Clara St

5304 Van Fleet Ave

1701 San Joaquin St

1323-1325 Monterey St

2523 San Joaquin Ave

5120 Panama Ave

5234 Columbia Ave
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5220 Fresno Ave

1311-1315 Carlson Blvd

5303 Panama Ave

1405 Merced St

5611 Panama Ave

5426 Huntington Ave

1529-1531 Santa Clara St

5216 Huntington Ave
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5541 Highland Ave

1642-1644 Butte St

1907 San Joaquin St

5200 Panama Ave

2423 Columbia Blvd

1308 Carlson Blvd

5420 Fresno Ave

1476 Carlson Blvd
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5703-5705 Panama Ave

5224 Burlingame Ave

5927 Wenk

2410 San Mateo St

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2329 San Joaquin St

The Village at Town Center

3020 San Mateo St
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Hillside Terrace
Southwest Annex, Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Annex?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Annex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $2,395 | $2,410 |
| Southwest Annex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Annex Neighborhood of Richmond, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Annex Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Annex, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Annex area is the $3.21 price per square foot 5235 Panama Ave Model at 5235 Panama Ave, Unit 5235 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Southwest Annex apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Hillside Terrace starting at $2,295 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Annex apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5235 Panama Ave, Unit 5235 | 5235 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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