Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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144 13th St
Studio Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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El Paseo Family
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Paseo Family

1150 Brookside DrSan Pablo, CA 94806

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Forest Park, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. 162 Santa Fe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
162 Santa Fe AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Liberty Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,678

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Type A Model at Terraces at Nevin starting at $2,283 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$2.39
The TidesA1C1BR,1BA$3.38
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
145 19th St, Unit 145 19th Street145 19th St2BR,1BA$2.88
2425 Church Ln, Unit B2425 Church Ln1BR,1BA$2.35
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Liberty Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.20
Montoya GardenSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.39
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Richmond, CA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Park Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,808.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?

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 23 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $1,245 which is $1,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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