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Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Point Richmond$2,808$1,25015
Hilltop Bayview$3,452$1,67754

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood priced from $1,366. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ in the Devon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,565
162 Santa Fe AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Liberty Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,678
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.40 price per square foot 5533 Madison Ave Model at 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 1636 Lexington Ave Model at 1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 1636 starting at $2,850 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. 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.
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #75533 Madison Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 16361636 Lexington Ave3BR,2BA$2.59
The Terraces2x1 Platinum2BR,1BA$2.70
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$2.39
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.69
2425 Church Ln, Unit B2425 Church Ln1BR,1BA$2.35
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.54
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1641 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $7,186. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $650 to $8,523.

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 $650 to $8,523 with an average monthly rent of $4,068.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond range from $2,000 to $7,186, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,475.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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