Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Richardson, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richardson rent stands today
Richardson, TX rent slipped 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,727/month. Renters today are paying $252 less per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Richardson sits 11.0% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 124 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Richardson rent for $1,515/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,235/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,748/month, while larger units reach $3,000/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
J J Pearce rents fell 68.6% year over year to $1,249/month across 14 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 11.9%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Richardson
$1,727/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Richardson is $1,727 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $213 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richardson
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richardson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richardson, TX
Average rent prices in Richardson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,559, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Richardson run $1,254 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,714.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,515 |  4% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,235 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,748 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkner Park | $1,600 | |
Canyon Creek | $2,475 | |
Cottonwood Heights | $1,500 | |
Duck Creek | $1,552 | |
Greenwood Hills | $2,295 | |
Heights Park | $1,151 | |
Highland Terrace | $1,741 | |
Northrich | $2,150 | |
Reservation | $2,475 | |
Richland Park | $1,611 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,559 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,845 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,772 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,222 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,515
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,235
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,748
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Cottonwood Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Highland Terrace
Average rent
$1,741
Berkner Park
Average rent
$1,600
Greenwood Hills
Average rent
$2,295
Richland Park
Average rent
$1,611
Northrich
Average rent
$2,150
Canyon Creek
Average rent
$2,475
Reservation
Average rent
$2,475
Duck Creek
Average rent
$1,552
Heights Park
Average rent
$1,151
Apartments
Average rent
$1,559
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
2%
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
11%lower than the national median
15%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.
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5%Discover rentals in Richardson, TX
4d ago
2201 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082
2 beds
2 baths
$202–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Richland Park house for rent in Richardson
428 Park Bend Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
1 bed
1 bath
$675
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Cottonwood Heights apartment for rent in Richardson
2 beds
2 baths
$914
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
740 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$1,660
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richardson
1205 Hillsdale Dr #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
5 beds
3 baths
$9,750
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Highland Terrace house for rent in Richardson
530 E Tyler St #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
3 beds
2 baths
$8,750
House for rent
Available Sep 12
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,234
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northrich house for rent in Richardson
434 Marilu St, Richardson, TX 75080
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
280 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1050 Galatyn Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75082
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$4,223
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$4,139
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
900 Frances Way, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Prestonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,039–$1,741
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
900 Frances Way, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,899
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
280 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
280 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
2 beds
2 baths
$1,880–$2,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1050 Galatyn Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75082
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$4,223
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$4,139
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
740 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$1,660
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,727 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richardson?
Average rent prices in Richardson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Richardson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richardson is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $213 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richardson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richardson are Heights Park ($1,151/mo), Cottonwood Heights ($1,500/mo), and Duck Creek ($1,552/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richardson?
To comfortably afford rent in Richardson, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richardson?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richardson average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,780/month.
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).