Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,556/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,556 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $343 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
165
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,538, whereas a house costs $2,185. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,412 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,403 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | - | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,172 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | - | 13% |
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 | $1,538 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,547 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,185 | - | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,403
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,172
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
13%
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
$1,538
Condos
Average rent
$1,547
Houses
Average rent
$2,185
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
Jackson Ward townhouse for rent in Richmond
411 W Duval St #G, Richmond, VA 23220
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Sep 2
2d ago
14 S Plum St, Richmond, VA 23220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
946 Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,562
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Hollywood Cemetery apartment for rent in Richmond
410 Dobson St #A, Richmond, VA 23220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
19h ago
900 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,750–$3,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Carver condo for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Carver townhouse for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,344–$2,119
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$1,489
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,165
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$995–$2,045
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,646–$1,667
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$1,489
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$995–$2,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 W Baker St, Richmond, VA 23220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,341
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,165
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio
1 bath
$998–$1,096
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,165
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$995–$2,045
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
946 Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,562
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 $1,556 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 4% 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 $343 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).