Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Richland, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Richland, WA rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,659/month. Renters are paying $96 more per month on average than last year, continuing a rebound from the trough in April 2025 but still 4.4% below the peak in October 2024.

  • Richland sits 14.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 94 total rentals available for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Richland start at $1,225/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,268/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,968/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,722/month, covering a broad range of rents by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Richland

$1,659/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richland is $1,659 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $291 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richland

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Richland run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,268

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,967

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,722

28%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,268

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,967

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

21%

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$1,659
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richland, WA is 4% higher 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
Groceries2% higher
Health17% higher
Housing12% lower
Transportation20% higher
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Richland, WA

Cedar North In Richland WA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar North In Richland WA

1621 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,345

Apartment for rent

Brass Lamp Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Brass Lamp Apartments

2111 Turner St, Richland, WA 99354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,095

Apartment for rent

1912 George Washington Way #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Richland

1912 George Washington Way #D, Richland, WA 99354

2 beds

0 baths

$1,095

Apartment for rent

1912 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1912 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY

1912 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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 $1,659 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richland?

Average rent prices in Richland have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Richland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richland is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $291 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?

Richland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both apartment types represent popular choices in the city's rental inventory, with two-bedrooms leading at 35% of available listings and one-bedrooms accounting for 21% of the market.

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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