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Richmond, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,963 | $1,450 | $2,705 |
Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,000 | $4,942 |
Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $1,750 | $5,905 |
Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,350 | $5,953 |
Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $2,475 | $5,495 |
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Getting Around Richmond, CA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richmond is at 162 Santa Fe Ave listed at $1,575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment is $1,366 at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond is starting from $1,750 at Rumrill Place Apartment.
What is the most affordable Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1201 Liberty Apartments and starts from $2,850.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.