Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Richland, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Richland rent stands today

    Richland, WA rents rose 2.7% year over year to a current median of $1,695/month. The $12 monthly price difference from last year is negligible. Month-over-month rent softened by 1.5%, reflecting recent easing in the market.

  • Richland is 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 105 total rentals available across the city. This positions Richland as an accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Richland start at $1,105/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,275/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,478/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,095/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. The range reflects diverse options for renters across bedroom sizes.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses in Richland command a median rent of $2,395/month, while apartments are priced at $1,450/month. Houses and apartments make up nearly equal shares of total rentals, at 48.0% and 45.1% respectively, shaping the rental market composition.

Median rent

Median rent in Richland

$1,695/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richland is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richland

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Richland run $1,341 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,457.

Listings

Studio

$1,105

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,477

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,095

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,595

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,105

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,477

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

5%

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 by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,806
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richland, WA is 6% 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 & Services4% lower
Groceries4% higher
Health5% higher
Housing16% lower
Transportation20% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Richland, WA

McMurray Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.5

Very good

McMurray Park

1780 Pike Ave, Richland, WA 99354

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,115–$1,539

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.
Kathy Ann Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Kathy Ann Apartments

1928 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,350

Casa Grande Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Casa Grande Apartments

1930 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,150–$1,275

Maple Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

18h ago

7.6

Very good

Maple Ridge

69 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,156–$1,491

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richland?

Average rent prices in Richland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Richland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richland is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 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?

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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