Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Richmond, BC rent slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $292 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,900/month in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Richmond rents are 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metro markets. The city offers 112 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Richmond rent for about $1,770/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,800/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,150/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lackner rents fell 49.0% year over year to $2,500/month across 23 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 7.4% drop. This local change stands out within Richmond's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $2,198 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,770 |  4% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | 13% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighouse Village | $2,525 | |
Broadmoor | $1,950 | |
Golden Village | $2,725 | |
Lansdowne Village | $2,800 | |
Moffatt | $2,350 | |
Oval Village | $2,800 | |
Saunders | $2,440 | |
South Arm | $2,612 | |
St Albans | $2,750 | |
Steveston South | $2,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,080 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
Golden Village
Average rent
$2,725
Brighouse Village
Average rent
$2,525
Lansdowne Village
Average rent
$2,800
St Albans
Average rent
$2,750
Steveston South
Average rent
$2,475
Moffatt
Average rent
$2,350
South Arm
Average rent
$2,612
Oval Village
Average rent
$2,800
Saunders
Average rent
$2,440
Broadmoor
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
4%
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
32%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, BC is 25% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
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Discover rentals in Richmond, BC
5d+ ago
Steveston South house for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 15
20h ago
Ironwood house for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,830
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
6h ago
Garden City house for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Broadmoor apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
6888 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0A7
3 beds
3 baths
$4,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Golden Village condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
$3,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Brighouse Village condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 16
4d ago
Verified
3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10820 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B5
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175–$2,195
Apartment for rent
8h ago
7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,645–$3,430
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11675 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 4X4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Verified
3488 Ketcheson Crt, Richmond, BC V6X 0Y3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
8h ago
7771 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 0W7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,645–$3,430
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10100 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1W5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,969
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11675 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 4X4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
6420 Buswell St, Richmond, BC V6Y 2G3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,500 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Broadmoor ($1,950/mo), Moffatt ($2,350/mo), and Saunders ($2,440/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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).