Cheap Homes for Rent in Richmond, MA from $1,700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 28 Merriam St

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Merriam St

PittsfieldMA01201

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property at 15 Lower Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Lower Rd

North CanaanCT06024

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Richmond, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, MA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. The Apartments at 66 State in the Mount Hope neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,082
The Apartments at 66 State1B1RB1BR,1BA$1,195
Primrose Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, MA and Nearby

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.57 price per square foot B3 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at Rensselaer in the starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Greenbush Station starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at RensselaerB32BR,2BA$1.57
Greenbush Station2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Woodhill ApartmentsLansing2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Forrest Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
Greenbush Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Kinwood ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$1.93
Steuben Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
River LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
The Apartments at 66 State1B1RB1BR,1BA$1.93
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, MA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $3,500. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $1,700 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond ranges from $1,700 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,778.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.