The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt Ln,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
$1,990 - $2,890
Studio - 2 Beds
Richmond
Richmond, CA Area Guide
Discover one of the Bay Area’s hidden gems.
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Richmond is a fairly large East Bay community on the north side of Berkeley, about thirty minutes from San Francisco. Compared to other Bay Area cities, rent tends to be relatively affordable, making it an appealing location for commuters. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and several large coastal parks give outdoorsy resident numerous options for enjoying the mild climate and natural beauty of the area without going far from home. Easy access to the water also makes boating and fishing popular activities for residents. The Richmond Auditorium is a popular venue for concerts, and the Point Richmond area is a popular walking district full of unique shops and restaurants. Of course, residents also enjoy having the freedom to easily reach The City, wine country, and northern California’s other resources and attractions quickly and easily.
Explore the City
Have an afternoon walk with sailboats in the background at the Marina Bay Park in Marina Bay.
Streets in City Central are decorated with beautiful murals.
Marina Bay is blessed with frequent sightings of wildlife.
The community garden is well manicured by it's residents in Marina Bay.
The Marina Bay Farmer's Market is a popular place to shop on Saturdays.
3rd of July is the perfect time to watch fireworks if you live in Marina Bay.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Richmond, CA is $1,101 for a studio, $1,693 for one bedroom, $2,093 for two bedrooms, and $2,495 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,693/month
578 Sq Ft
House
$3,390/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,908/month
786 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,755/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Richmond, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
65
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
42
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
62
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
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Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marina Park & Green
- Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
- Shimada Friendship Park
- Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
- Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.