Average Rent in Richardson, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Richardson, TX

Average rent prices in Richardson have decreased by 3% 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 $1,681, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Richardson run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,730.


Studio	$1,230	7%	No Change
1 bedroom	$1,432	No Change	3%
2 bedroom	$1,835	1%	2%
3 bedroom	$2,350	1%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,100	2%	4%

		Listings
Arapaho	$1,347
Berkner Park	$2,525
Canyon Creek	$2,200
Cottonwood Heights	$1,461
Duck Creek	$2,500
Greenwood Hills	$2,400
Highland Terrace	$2,247
Northrich	$2,047
Reservation	$1,350
Richland Park	$1,249


Apartments	$1,681	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,800	6%	No Change
Houses	$2,695	1%	No Change
Rooms	$1,425	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,230

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No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,432

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No Change

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2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

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3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

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4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

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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

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richardson, TX is equal to the median rent in Carrollton, TX.

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6.6

Good

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2201 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082

2 beds

2 baths

$202–$2,100

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1 bed

1 bath

$700

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$799

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1 bed

1 bath

$799

5d+ ago

Cottonwood Heights apartment for rent in Richardson

1330 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

2 beds

2 baths

$914

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Rent special

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Cutter's Point Apartment Homes

1111 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$963–$2,498

Price drop

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Wexler Apartments

925 S Waterview Dr, Richardson, TX 75080

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,045–$2,100

Highly rated

Rent special

16h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Camden Buckingham

430 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,069–$1,679

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richardson?

Average rent prices in Richardson have decreased by 3% 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 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richardson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Richardson are Richland Park ($1,249/mo), Arapaho ($1,347/mo), and Reservation ($1,350/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?

December offers the best rental deals in Richardson, with rents running about 2.8% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents, while September and November also provide less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to the highly competitive May and June period.

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).