Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Annex Neighborhood of Richmond, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Southwest Annex area of Richmond.

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Southwest Annex, Richmond, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Annex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Annex area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $1,650. Aquatic Fourth Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,591. Here are the most affordable Southwest Annex apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio,1BA$1,650
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,591
B28SAStudio,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Annex, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Annex area is the $3.22 price per square foot 2A.2 Model at Metro 510 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value Southwest Annex apartment is the DELTA 3 Model at URSA Berkeley starting at $6,595 with a $7.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Annex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 5102A.22BR,2BA$3.22
URSA BerkeleyDELTA 33BR,1BA$7.14
5305 Panama Ave, Unit 53055305 Panama Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5305 panama ave richmond5303 Panama Ave2BR,1BA$2.76
1362 Carlson Blvd, Unit A1362 Carlson Blvd1BR,1BA$3.50
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.65
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio ,1BA$4.30
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Annex, Richmond, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southwest Annex Neighborhood in Richmond, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Annex Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Annex?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Annex is under $3,428.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Annex?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Annex is The Village at Town Center which is listed at $1,940, while the average apartment in Southwest Annex costs $6,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Annex?

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 20 regular apartments in Southwest Annex 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 Southwest Annex?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Annex have an average cost of $1,545 which is $5,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Annex.

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