Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Henrico, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Henrico rent stands today

    Henrico, VA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $26 more per month on average than last year, and the market is at its peak median rent for the period observed.

  • Henrico runs 15.7% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it above average in cost among comparable metros with 71 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Henrico rent for $1,510/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,717/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,732/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,772/month. The bedroom distribution is weighted toward 3-bed units, which make up 51.8% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Henrico climbed by 179.6% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 4.7%. This segment shows a distinct local dynamic compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Henrico

$2,250/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henrico is $2,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henrico

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henrico rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Henrico, VA

Average rent prices in Henrico have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Henrico, VA

Rent prices in Henrico vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Henrico is $1,333, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Henrico run $1,367 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,510

4%

180%

1 bedroom

$1,717

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,732

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,350

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,772

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

180%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Henrico, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Henrico, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Henrico and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Henrico

Median rent price$2,250
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Henrico, VA is 16% higher than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

Discover rentals in Henrico, VA

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Income restricted

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Oakland Village

1400 Old Bronze Drive, Henrico, VA 23231

2 beds

1 bath

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Apartment for rent

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6018 Club Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Townhouse for rent in Henrico

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,550

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 21

2628 Kenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henrico

House for rent

Glenns at Millers Lane - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Glenns at Millers Lane

4700 Millers Ln, Henrico, VA 23231

3 beds

2 baths

$1,614

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Henrico, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Henrico rental market.

How much is rent in Henrico?

The average rent in Henrico is $2,250 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henrico?

Average rent prices in Henrico have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Henrico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Henrico is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Henrico?

To comfortably afford rent in Henrico, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Henrico?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Henrico average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,660/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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