Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,562/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,562 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $388 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
307
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 3% 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
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,197 | - |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,386 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,625 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,099 | - | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,499 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,197
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,386
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,099
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,499
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
The table above reflects average rent prices in Virginia Commonwealth University, 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 Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
5d+ ago
Hollywood Cemetery townhouse for rent in Richmond
411 S Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
3.5 baths
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 3
1d ago
900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
1 bath
$810–$2,635
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1600 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$890–$3,680
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1363 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$959–$2,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
900 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,750–$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Fan apartment for rent in Richmond
1 N Harvie St #B, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Fan apartment for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,149
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
1704 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$2,057
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,551–$1,667
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,157–$2,181
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,724–$2,197
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,551–$1,667
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$2,057
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,157–$2,181
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,724–$2,197
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,551–$1,667
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,157–$2,181
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,724–$2,197
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,244–$2,060
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $1,562 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $388 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 $62,000/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).