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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Richardson, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richardson rent stands today
Richardson, TX rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters today are paying $46 more per month on average than last year, and rents have returned to the peak level of $1,953/month reached this October.
Compared to national trends
Richardson sits roughly equal to the $1,900/month national median, at 0.1% more affordable. The market offers 189 total rentals, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with balanced pricing for renters.
Price ranges
In Richardson, studios run around $1,569/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,447/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,769/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,995/month. Houses command a median of $2,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,624/month, reflecting a diverse inventory mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Richardson Heights rents fell 53.6% year over year to $1,311/month across 13 rentals, and North College Park dropped 51.8% to $1,349/month across 14 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.5% rise, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Richardson
$1,899/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Richardson is $1,899 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richardson
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richardson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richardson, TX
Average rent prices in Richardson have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,624, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Richardson run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,754.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,569 | No Change | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,447 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,769 | 2% |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arapaho | $1,975 | |
Berkner Park | $1,825 | |
Canyon Creek | $2,475 | |
Cottonwood Heights | $1,425 | |
Greenwood Hills | $2,400 | |
Highland Terrace | $2,100 | |
North College Park | $1,349 | |
Northrich | $2,350 | |
Richland Park | $1,587 | |
Yale | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,624 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,450 | 17% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 2% | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 3% | 22% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,569
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,769
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Cottonwood Heights
Average rent
$1,425
Highland Terrace
Average rent
$2,100
Berkner Park
Average rent
$1,825
Greenwood Hills
Average rent
$2,400
Northrich
Average rent
$2,350
Canyon Creek
Average rent
$2,475
Yale
Average rent
$2,200
Arapaho
Average rent
$1,975
Richland Park
Average rent
$1,587
North College Park
Average rent
$1,349
Apartments
Average rent
$1,624
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
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
Equal to the the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richardson, TX is 4% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,975
7%$1,695
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7%$1,763
7%$1,816
5%$1,732
5%$1,919
8%$2,200
1%$1,850
6%$2,200
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$2,300
Discover rentals in Richardson, TX
4d ago
2201 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082
2 beds
2 baths
$202–$2,100
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
House for rent in Richardson
5611 Aberdeen Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
1 bed
1 bath
$599
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.House for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ ago
Richland Park house for rent in Richardson
428 Park Bend Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.House for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
613 Clearwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
1–2 beds
1 bath
$865–$1,970
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
House for rent in Richardson
1205 Hillsdale Dr #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
5 beds
3 baths
$9,750
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 Sep 12
5d+ ago
Berkner Park house for rent in Richardson
1613 E Spring Valley Rd #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
5 beds
2.5 baths
$9,750
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 Sep 21
5d+ ago
Yale house for rent in Richardson
1811 Forest Meadow Ln #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,750
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 Oct 26
2d ago
Highland Terrace house for rent in Richardson
530 E Tyler St #NA, Richardson, TX 75081
3 beds
2 baths
$8,750
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 Sep 12
8h ago
Verified
280 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,663–$3,768
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
530 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$5,494
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
2d ago
Verified
1050 Galatyn Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75082
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$3,698
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
16h ago
Verified
740 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,710
Price droppedAdditional 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
2d ago
2d ago
Verified
430 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,619
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
8h ago
Verified
280 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,663–$3,768
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
530 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$5,494
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
18h ago
Verified
530 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$5,494
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
2d ago
Verified
1050 Galatyn Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75082
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$3,698
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
16h ago
Verified
740 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,710
Price droppedAdditional 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
2d ago
Verified
333 Prestonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,283–$1,888
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,899 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richardson?
Average rent prices in Richardson have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Richardson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richardson is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richardson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richardson are North College Park ($1,349/mo), Cottonwood Heights ($1,425/mo), and Richland Park ($1,587/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richardson?
To comfortably afford rent in Richardson, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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).