Ideal home for someone who bikes / scooters / takes public transit. 2 blocks to BART, next door to neighborhood grocery store. Parking space available for rent.

The apartment has original wood paneled walls, a kitchen update and bathroom remodel 5 years ago, a separate living room and kitchen, large bedroom closet, and an instant water heater for lower bills.
Rooftop antenna brings in 75 HD digital channels (with no cable bill).

This is a unique housing set-up, with several separate buildings on one lot. Yard and laundry area are shared.
Owners lived on site until three years ago, are still local, and have a good relationship with existing tenants. We are real people, not a corporation or property management company.
Our aim is to continue to foster a sense of community where each household on the property gets along with each other and contributes to the common good. It is a diverse micro-community, including 1 child, and everyone shares the yard and laundry area. Each household helps keep the common spaces clean and inviting. Owner is a handyman, so any maintenance needs are addressed immediately, and since the owners lived here we try to keep it as nice as if... well, as if we lived here!
The city has strict rent control, which means your rent can never go up as much as inflation!

Shared laundry machines, small yard, and a garden box for you to plant whatever you would like. The property is enclosed with a locked gate. There is optional secure parking spot for $150 a month.

Located in Central Richmond, 2 blocks from Richmond BART station and 7 bus lines, and near several bike boulevards for an easy commute. Small grocery store located next door, walking distance to city hall, library, and 23rd St shops.

Maximum number of total people who can live in the unit: 3
Cats negotiable with additional deposit, no dogs, no smoking, no drugs, no illegal activities, no loud parties
Rent: $1800
Tenant pays PG&E (and any internet/phone/cable). Water and garbage paid by the owner.
Move in costs: $1800 first month rent, plus $1800 security deposit ($3600 total)
Minimum income requirement: $4500 a month.
(Proof of income required)
$38 fee for background and credit check (once you have seen it and decide you want it)

Please email to get an application.
We will ask you to answer the following questions and include with your rental application and proof of income:

1. What is your idea of community?

2. What attracts you to living here?

3. How do you make the world a better place?