Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Henrico, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Henrico rent stands today

    Henrico, VA rent rose 9.8% year over year to a current median of $2,195/month. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged. Renters are paying a modest $58 more per month than last year, with rents at the peak level for this 24-month trend window.

  • Henrico rents run 15.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters in the region despite a limited total rental inventory of 80 units.

  • Price ranges

    Henrico's rental market is dominated by 3-bedroom units, which make up 48.9% of total rentals. Median rents range from $1,120/month for 1-bedroom units to $2,600/month for 4+ bedrooms, with the citywide median at $2,195/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Henrico

$2,195/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henrico is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henrico

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henrico rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,285. 1-bedroom apartments in Henrico run $1,372 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,289

49%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,120

5%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,289

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

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

Oakland Village - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ 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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1005 W Nine Mile Henrico, VA 23075 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1005 W Nine Mile Henrico, VA 23075

1005 W Nine Mile Rd, Henrico, VA 23075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Glenns at Millers Lane - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

Glenns at Millers Lane

4700 Millers Ln, Henrico, VA 23231

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,405–$1,614

Apartment for rent

2628 Kenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henrico

House 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 $2,195 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henrico?

Average rent prices in Henrico have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $295 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Henrico, running about 11% below August prices, making it the ideal month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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