Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Richardson, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Richardson rent stands today

    Richardson, TX rent rose 5.5% year over year to a current median of $2,000/month. Renters are paying $60 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.3% month-over-month decline.

  • Richardson rent runs 2.6% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average for total rentals, which number 147 across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Richardson rent for about $1,255/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,353/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,795/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,295/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Richardson, TX, Richland Park rents fell 51.9% year over year to $1,435/month, with Arapaho close behind at -51.1% and Richardson Heights at -44.3%. This local cooldown contrasts with the citywide rent increase of 5.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Richardson

$2,000/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richardson is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richardson

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richardson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Richardson, TX

Average rent prices in Richardson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Richardson, TX

Rent prices in Richardson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richardson is $1,633, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Richardson run $1,405 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,748.

Listings

Studio

$1,255

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,353

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,795

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,295

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,353

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richardson, TX, 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.

How does rent in Richardson, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Richardson and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Richardson

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richardson, TX is 5% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.

Discover rentals in Richardson, TX

Adam Station - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.6

Good

Adam Station

2201 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082

2 beds

2 baths

$202–$2,100

Apartment for rent

428 Park Bend Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Richland Park house for rent in Richardson

Cozy 1BR Room in Richardson | $675/mo

428 Park Bend Dr, Richardson, TX 75081

1 bed

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

Richland Park house for rent in Richardson

Spacious private Rooms in Richardson

000 Stillmeadow Dr, Richardson, TX 75081

1 bed

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Apr 1

1405 Ridgemoor Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Richardson

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Jan 6

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Frequently asked questions for Richardson, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Richardson rental market.

How much is rent in Richardson?

The average rent in Richardson is $2,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richardson?

Average rent prices in Richardson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Richardson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richardson is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richardson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Richardson are Richland Park ($1,435/mo), Northrich ($1,450/mo), and North College Park ($1,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richardson?

To comfortably afford rent in Richardson, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Richardson?

Richardson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedrooms increased 1.8% annually.

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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