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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
May Valley, Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in May Valley
$2,472/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in May Valley is $2,472 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $572 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in May Valley
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of May Valley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in May Valley, Richmond, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
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 27% 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 $2,341, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in May Valley run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,165 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Richmond Heights | $2,528 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,390 | |
Hilltop Green | $2,500 | |
Kensington | $2,695 | |
Tara Hills | $2,600 | |
Thousand Oaks | $2,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,341 |  14% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $3,200 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,165
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Thousand Oaks
Average rent
$2,725
Kensington
Average rent
$2,695
East Richmond Heights
Average rent
$2,528
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,390
Hilltop Green
Average rent
$2,500
Tara Hills
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,341
Last 30 days
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
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
30%higher than the national median
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in May Valley, Richmond, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA.
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May Valley house for rent in Richmond
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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 $2,472 per month as of September 5, 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 27% since last year.
How does May Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in May Valley is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $572 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 $99,000/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).