Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Reid Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $500 (8 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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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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Shields Reid, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shields Reid Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shields Reid 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 Shields Reid 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
Casa Ensenada Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields Reid, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shields Reid area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Type A Model at Terraces at Nevin in the in the Devon Square neighborhood starting from $2,283. The second greatest value Shields Reid apartment is the 2822 14th St Model at 2822 14th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shields Reid apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$2.39
2822 14th St, Unit 12822 14th St2BR,1BA$2.61
The TidesA1C1BR,1BA$3.31
Baycliff ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$2.39
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
145 19th St, Unit 145 19th Street145 19th St2BR,1BA$2.88
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
Shields Reid, Richmond, CA

Ranked #8

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 Shields Reid Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shields Reid Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shields Reid?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shields Reid is under $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shields Reid?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shields Reid?

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 29 regular apartments in Shields Reid that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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