Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 10, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Richmond, BC rent rose 2.0% year over year to a current median of $2,650/month. This reflects a modest increase compared to last year without conflicting dollar changes reported in the source data.
Compared to national trends
Richmond runs 37.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metros with a total of 111 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Richmond rent for $1,690/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,998/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. Apartments average $2,550/month while houses are higher at $3,200/month, reflecting the city's varied inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lackner rents fell 63.7% year over year to $2,250/month across 21 rentals, a larger decline compared to the citywide 2.0% rise. Ironwood saw rents climb 26.7% year over year to $2,850/month, showing significant local variation within Richmond.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,650/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $725 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, BC
Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,690 |  20% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighouse Village | $2,750 | |
Golden Village | $2,690 | |
Lansdowne Village | $2,800 | |
Moffatt | $2,575 | |
Oval Village | $3,450 | |
Saunders | $2,798 | |
South Arm | $2,445 | |
St Albans | $2,400 | |
Steveston Village | $2,650 | |
West Cambie | $2,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | No Change | 8% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Golden Village
Average rent
$2,690
Brighouse Village
Average rent
$2,750
Lansdowne Village
Average rent
$2,800
Oval Village
Average rent
$3,450
South Arm
Average rent
$2,445
Saunders
Average rent
$2,798
St Albans
Average rent
$2,400
West Cambie
Average rent
$2,650
Steveston Village
Average rent
$2,650
Moffatt
Average rent
$2,575
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
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
38%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, BC is 11% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,390
1%$2,300
10%$2,250
10%$2,250
18%$2,040
3%$2,995
7%$2,100
10%$2,600
10%$2,000
1%$2,600
3%$5,399
5%$2,450
15%Discover rentals in Richmond, BC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
3d ago
10951 Mortfield Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 2W5
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
McLennan South townhouse for rent in Richmond
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lansdowne Village apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Oval Village condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
4180 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$4,198
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$4,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
10820 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B5
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4180 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$4,198
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$4,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$2,050
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
10820 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B5
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$4,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11675 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 4X4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,770–$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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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 $2,650 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are St Albans ($2,400/mo), South Arm ($2,445/mo), and Moffatt ($2,575/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richmond average around $2,070/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,720/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).