Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
University of Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$1,700/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

717

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 2% 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 University of Richmond, VA

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $1,643, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,527 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,863.

Listings

Studio

$1,302

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,507

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,804

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,270

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

73%

Studio

Average rent

$1,302

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,507

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,804

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,270

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Richmond, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Richmond, VA

1930 Oakengate Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midlothian

1 bed

1 bath

$400

700 West 44 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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700 West 44

4500 Bassett Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$507–$1,597

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11 E Broad St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Monroe Ward condo for rent in Richmond

2540 Brookstone Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

4 beds

4 baths

$800

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Frequently asked questions for University of Richmond, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $1,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/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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