Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

Prices and availability in Richmond, CA were last updated on 4 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Richmond, CA are: Terraces at Nevin, 2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave, 203 Bissell Ave, 681 9th St and 1300 Garvin Avenue Unit B.

The average rent in Richmond, CA is $2,647.

The price range for a studio apartment in Richmond, CA is between $1,400 and $2,111.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is between $1,400 and $4,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is between $1,400 and $3,500.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is between $2,111 and $5,200.

In Richmond, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Richmond's rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Richmond is 43 years old, with 31% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 85% are garden-style apartment communities, 15% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Richmond are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 29% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.