Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$2,395/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $2,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 6% 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 El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,395, whereas a house costs $1,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $2,422 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,395

-

-

2 bedroom

$2,395

-

13%

3 bedroom

$3,600

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA, 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 El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA

3263 Belmont - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

3263 Belmont

3263 Belmont Ave, Richmond, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

939 Lexington Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

6534 Stockton Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

945 Kearney St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

945 Kearney St #12, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

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Frequently asked questions for El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $2,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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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