Apartments for Rent in Richmond Under $5,000
Richmond is the northern East Bay — Chevron refinery, waterfront greenways, and the Richmond BART terminus with a direct line to SF. Significantly cheaper than Oakland or Berkeley. 1BRs often land under $2,000.
101 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Richmond right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 101 apartments for rent in Richmond under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Richmond?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Richmond start at $1,680/month, with an average of $3,100 and a median of $2,950/month. Prices reflect 101 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Richmond like?
Richmond is the northern East Bay — Chevron refinery, waterfront greenways, and the Richmond BART terminus with a direct line to SF. Significantly cheaper than Oakland or Berkeley. 1BRs often land under $2,000.