Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Richland, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Richland, WA rent stands today

    Richland, WA rent rose 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $101 more per month than last year, marking a rise from the trough of $1,453/month in April 2025.

  • Richland, WA is 12.8% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 110 total rentals available. This affordability positions Richland as accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Richland are $1,052/month, 1-bedrooms $1,255/month, 2-bedrooms $1,472/month, 3-bedrooms $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,795/month. The 4+ bedroom median of $2,795/month represents the upper end of the bedroom-tier spread.

Median rent

Median rent in Richland

$1,695/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richland is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richland

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% 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 Richland, WA

Rent prices in Richland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richland is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Richland run $1,265 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,352.

Listings

Studio

$1,052

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,255

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,472

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,950

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,795

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,052

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richland, WA is equal to 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

Cedar North In Richland WA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar North In Richland WA

1621 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,345

Apartment for rent

Brass Lamp Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Brass Lamp Apartments

2111 Turner St, Richland, WA 99354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,425

Apartment for rent

McMurray Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d 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

8h ago

7.6

Very good

Maple Ridge

69 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,464

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 $1,695 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richland?

Average rent prices in Richland have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $250 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richland average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,490/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).

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