Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,562/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,562 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $338 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
156
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% 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 $1,517, whereas a house costs $2,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,473 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,608.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | - |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,473 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,613 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | - | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,648 | - | - |
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 | $1,517 | - | 2% | |
Condos | $1,725 | - | 146% | |
Houses | $2,085 | - | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,473
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,613
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,648
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
$1,517
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
146%
Houses
Average rent
$2,085
Last year
3%
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
Monroe Ward condo for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Ward townhouse for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 13
2d ago
1120 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
900 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,750–$3,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Fan apartment for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$2,999
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Carver condo for rent in Richmond
1552 Moore St #B, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,161–$2,045
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,618
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$2,003
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,604–$1,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$2,171
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,618
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,161–$2,045
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$2,003
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,604–$1,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$2,003
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,604–$1,737
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$2,171
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
946 Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,562
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
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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 October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $338 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).