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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
May Valley, Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in May Valley
$2,450/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in May Valley is $2,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in May Valley
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of May Valley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in May Valley, Richmond, CA
Average rent prices in May Valley have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased 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
May Valley, Richmond, CA
Rent prices in May Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in May Valley is $2,378, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in May Valley run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,205 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,179 | - |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,427 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Richmond Heights | $2,600 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,423 | |
Hilltop Green | $2,600 | |
Kensington | $2,637 | |
Tara Hills | $2,695 | |
Thousand Oaks | $2,522 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,378 | 14% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,525 | 3% | 8% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,205
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,179
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,427
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Thousand Oaks
Average rent
$2,522
Kensington
Average rent
$2,637
East Richmond Heights
Average rent
$2,600
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,423
Hilltop Green
Average rent
$2,600
Tara Hills
Average rent
$2,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,378
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in May Valley, Richmond, CA, 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 May Valley, Richmond, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in May Valley and Thousand Oaks by all bedroom counts and property types.
May Valley
29%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in May Valley, Richmond, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA.
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3d ago
May Valley house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
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.House for rent
3d ago
May Valley house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
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.House for rent
3d ago
May Valley house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for May Valley, Richmond, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the May Valley rental market.
How much is rent in May Valley?
The average rent in May Valley is $2,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in May Valley?
Average rent prices in May Valley have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does May Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in May Valley is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in May Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in May Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).