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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, CA. 76 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $100+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a gray couch and a television
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    19 Cottage Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
    1 BED $1,050+
  • a dining room with a wooden table and chairs
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    100 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547
    1 BED $1,096
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
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    1831-1835 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
    1 BED $1,150+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a woman walking down the sidewalk in front of a building
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    800 John Street, Pinole, CA 94564
    1 BED $1,323+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a large building with a palm tree in front of it
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    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,439

Apartments Under $1,700

  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,875
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • a red brick building with windows and a flag on top
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    400 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801
    1 BED $1,890
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,890+
    1 BED $1,970+
    2 BEDS $2,876
  • the front of a yellow motel building with a gate and a palm tree
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    1052 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,195

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  • a building with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    137 Canal St., San Rafael, CA 94901
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,936
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  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    129 Canal St., San Rafael, CA 94901
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,947
  • A white refrigerator stands in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a small dining room with a table and chairs
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    55 Fairfax Street # 27, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $2,163
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A spacious kitchen with wooden floors and white walls.
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    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white counter tops
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    4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    2410 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
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    1 BED $2,314+
    2 BEDS $2,926+
  • A living room with a white couch and a painting on the wall.
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    3015 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
    STUDIO $2,319+
    1 BED $2,606+
    2 BEDS $3,711
  • the front of the bay area leasing building
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    2500 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,600
    2 BEDS $2,477
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    2009-2011 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $2,495
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white microwave.
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    2412 Ellsworth St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,595
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    2511-2515 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $3,195
    3 BEDS $3,995
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  • a living room with a white couch and a rug
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    199 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,970+
    3 BEDS $6,470+
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Good Transit
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Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 53, Bike Score®: 64

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,662 and $3,382.

How many cheap rentals are available in Richmond, CA on RentCafe?

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Richmond, CA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average Richmond, CA cheap apartment size is 609 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Richmond, CA?

Cheap apartments in Richmond, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Richmond, CA?

A cheap apartment in Richmond, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Richmond, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Richmond, CA has never been easier. We feature 76 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Richmond, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Richmond, CA? The average apartment rent in Richmond is $2,564 per month so any rental south of $2,051 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Richmond, CA rents go as low as $339/mo.

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