Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Richland, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Richland rent stands today

    Richland, WA rents rose modestly year over year by 1.4%, with a current median of $1,645/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged, showing stability in the market recently.

  • Richland is 13.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a smaller market with 107 total rentals, offering accessible options for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Richland run about $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms $1,228/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,495/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,522/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses rent for a median of $2,372/month compared to apartments at $1,449/month. The inventory is nearly evenly split between houses (47.6%) and apartments (45.3%), shaping renter choices.

Median rent

Median rent in Richland

$1,645/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richland is $1,645 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richland

107

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richland rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Richland, WA

Average rent prices in Richland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Richland, WA

Rent prices in Richland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richland is $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Richland run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,423.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,228

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,522

8%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,228

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richland, WA, 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 Richland, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Richland and Benton City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Richland

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richland, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Cost of living in Richland, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services3% lower
Groceries6% higher
Health5% higher
Housing16% lower
Transportation19% higher
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Richland, WA

2670 Dornoch Pl #2670D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Richland

Artsy and Comfy

2670 Dornoch Pl #2670D, Richland, WA 99354

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Sep 8

McMurray Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

McMurray Park

1780 Pike Ave, Richland, WA 99354

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,115–$1,539

Apartment for rent

Maple Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Maple Ridge

69 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,464

Apartment for rent

Cedar North Community in Richland, WA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Cedar North Community in Richland, WA

1621 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,195–$1,627

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Richland, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Richland rental market.

How much is rent in Richland?

The average rent in Richland is $1,645 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richland?

Average rent prices in Richland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Richland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richland is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richland?

To comfortably afford rent in Richland, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Richland, while September sees the highest prices, with roughly a 6% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in April could result in lower prices compared to the fall rental season.

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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