Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Eastern Kentucky University, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$1,250/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Eastern Kentucky University, KY

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 41% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Eastern Kentucky University, KY

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $950, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$795

-

11%

2 bedroom

$975

-

17%

3 bedroom

$1,595

-

29%

4 bedroom

$2,300

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eastern Kentucky University, KY, 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.

Discover rentals in Eastern Kentucky University, KY

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5d+ ago

9.8

Excellent

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Madison Avenue Apartments

241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475

1–3 beds

1 bath

$655–$977

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 25

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DEP-AAD410 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

DEP-AAD410

410 Turpin Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

133 Alycia Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.4

Very good

133 Alycia Drive

133 Alycia Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$950

Apartment for rent

337 High Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

337 High Street

337 High St, Richmond, KY 40475

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$1,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Eastern Kentucky University, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $1,250 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 41% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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