Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North & East Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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North & East, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North & East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North & East area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. The Village at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable North & East apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio,1BA$1,620
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,847
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North & East, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North & East 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 North & East 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 North & East 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
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
The TidesA1C1BR,1BA$3.15
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.62
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
SolacePearl1BR,1BA$3.69
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North & East, Richmond, CA

Ranked #5

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 North & East Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North & East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North & East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North & East is under $2,283.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North & East?

The cheapest apartment in North & East is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,366, while the average apartment in North & East costs $3,141.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North & East?

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 24 regular apartments in North & East 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 North & East?

Cheap apartments in North & East have an average cost of $1,477 which is $1,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North & East.

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