Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Richmond rent stands today

    Richmond, BC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,580/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 3.8%, with a negligible $20 monthly decline compared to last year.

  • Richmond rent is 35.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal markets. The city offers 129 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to many metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,745/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,024/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,738/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month. The 2-bedroom median is $2,738/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lackner rents fell 50.0% year over year to $2,900/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$2,580/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $2,580 per month as of November 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $680 more per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

129

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Richmond, BC

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 Richmond, BC

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,425, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,745

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,024

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,737

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,500

18%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,024

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,737

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

5%

Golden Village

Average rent

$2,775

Brighouse Village

Average rent

$2,420

Lansdowne Village

Average rent

$2,750

St Albans

Average rent

$2,255

Oval Village

Average rent

$2,500

Saunders

Average rent

$2,400

Mclennan North

Average rent

$2,500

South Arm

Average rent

$2,300

Boyde Park

Average rent

$2,500

West Cambie

Average rent

$2,672

Apartments

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$2,540

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

Houses

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

4%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, BC, 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 Richmond, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Richmond

Median rent price$2,580
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, BC is 38% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.

Discover rentals in Richmond, BC

Garden city - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Garden city

6100 Garden City Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2M8

1 bed

0 baths

$900

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.
8000 Sidaway Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

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.
5599 Cooney Road #711 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Lansdowne Village condo for rent in Richmond

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price dropped $1,600Fees 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.
Williams Rd & No 5 Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ironwood house for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$1,830

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.
8120 Pigott Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Saunders apartment for rent in Richmond

4 beds

5 baths

$9,000

Price dropped $1,000Fees 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.
6611 Pearson Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oval Village apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

2 baths

$3,900

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.
6811 Pearson Way #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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.
6811 Pearson Way #605 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oval Village apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Price dropped $250Fees 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.
Avira - Photo 1 of 1
New construction
3D tour

17h ago

10

Excellent

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Avira

3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$3,325

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.
Camellia - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Camellia

10820 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B5

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,750–$2,450

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.
Riva Residences - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Riva Residences

7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$3,395

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.
Dolphin Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

Dolphin Square Apartments

8200 Park Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 2Y8

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,740–$2,440

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.
Avira - Photo 1 of 1
New construction
3D tour

17h ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Avira

3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$3,325

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.
6888 Robson Drive #18 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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4 beds

3 baths

$3,995

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.
8608 Hazelbridge Way #1382 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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.
3300 Ketcheson Road #1100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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.
Riva Residences - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Riva Residences

7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$3,395

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.
Bluehaven - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Bluehaven

6420 Buswell St, Richmond, BC V6Y 2G3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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.
10133 River Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport townhouse for rent in Richmond

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,995

Price dropped $300Additional 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.
3699 Sexsmith Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Golden Village apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $2,580 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $680 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are St Albans ($2,255/mo), South Arm ($2,300/mo), and Saunders ($2,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Richmond, with prices running about 7% lower than February's peak rates. July tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December sees the least competition among renters.

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).