Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
National College Richmond, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$1,250/mo

increased by43%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in National College Richmond, KY

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 43% 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 National College Richmond, 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 $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

2%

1 bedroom

$755

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,050

-

14%

3 bedroom

$1,562

-

24%

4 bedroom

$2,350

-

14%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in National College Richmond, 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 National College Richmond, KY

Madison Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

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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Blue Country Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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Blue Country Apartments

254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Signature Rentals-235 Wayne Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Signature Rentals-235 Wayne Dr.

235 Wayne Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$875

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

213 Keystone Drive

213 Keystone Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for National College Richmond, 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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 43% 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 $690 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).

Madison Avenue Apartments