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  1. Building Photo - 3424 Yosemite Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    3424 Yosemite Ave Unit 3

    3424 Yosemite Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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  12. Building Photo - 237 Colusa Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    237 Colusa Ave

    237 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  14. Building Photo - 525 Jackson St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,675

    525 Jackson St Unit A

    525 Jackson St, Albany, CA 94706
  15. Building Photo - 3137 Larchmont Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    3137 Larchmont Ln

    3137 Larchmont Ln, San Pablo, CA 94806
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  19. Building Photo - Villa Alvarado
    STUDIO
    $1,745+
    1 BED
    $2,025+
    2 BEDS
    $2,395+

    Villa Alvarado

    1330 Contra Costa Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806
  24. Building Photo - 173 22nd St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    173 22nd St

    173 22nd St, Richmond, CA 94801
  28. Building Photo - 5913 Amend Rd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    5913 Amend Rd Unit Studio

    5913 Amend Rd, Richmond, CA 94803
  31. Building Photo - 503 27th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,990

    503 27th St Unit 503

    503 27th St, Richmond, CA 94804
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  32. Aerial - Heritage Grove Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,995+
    2 BEDS
    $2,495+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995 - $2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,495

    Heritage Grove Apartments

    4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    733 Balra Dr

    733 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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  34. Building Photo - 422 C St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995

    422 C St

    422 C St, Richmond, CA 94801
  38. Building Photo - 450 39th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    450 39th St Unit 1

    450 39th St, Richmond, CA 94805
  40. Building Photo - Cerrito Vista
    1 BED
    $2,350+
    2 BEDS
    $2,928+

    Cerrito Vista

    10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  42. Building Photo - Casa del Sol
    2 BEDS
    $2,095

    Casa del Sol

    5017-5019 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
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Richmond at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,731
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Richmond, CA Apartments for Rent

Richmond sits along the shores of San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay in Contra Costa County's East Bay region, giving residents waterfront access and beautiful coastal parks. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Richmond, you'll discover plenty of options in this Bay Area city—from apartment communities near the historic Point Richmond district to properties close to major transit routes. With over 110,000 residents and a median household income around $81,500, Richmond offers a budget-friendly alternative to neighboring cities while keeping you connected to everything the region has to offer.

Renting in Richmond makes sense for Bay Area commuters, thanks to BART stations and easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580, which link you to San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond. The Point Richmond neighborhood features a walkable downtown packed with local shops and restaurants, while Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and waterfront parks deliver outdoor recreation opportunities. Living here means you can enjoy boating, fishing, and quick trips to wine country and other northern California destinations—all while saving on rent compared to most Bay Area cities.

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Leadership Public Schools: Richmond

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
546 Students
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John Henry High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
333 Students
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De Anza Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,047 Students
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Richmond High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
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Manzanita Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
92 Students
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Richmond Charter Academy

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
296 Students
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Nystrom Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
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Sheldon Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
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Riverside Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
343 Students

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