Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond Heights, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond Heights

$1,749/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond Heights is $1,749 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond Heights

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Richmond Heights, MO

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased 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 Heights, MO

Rent prices in Richmond Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond Heights is $1,722, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond Heights run $1,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$995

1%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,540

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,595

1%

31%

4 bedroom

$4,287

8%

91%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,287

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

91%

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

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

Richmond Heights

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond Heights, MO is 3% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.

Discover rentals in Richmond Heights, MO

1408 Woodland Drive, Unit 2N - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Condo for rent in Richmond Heights

1408 Woodland Drive, Unit 2N

1408 Woodland Dr, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

(233) 7729-31 Gissler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

(233) 7729-31 Gissler Ave

7729 Gissler Ave, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

1252 Moorlands Dr #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Richmond Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Price dropped $90Additional 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.
1155 Claytonia Terrace #1-S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Frequently asked questions for Richmond Heights, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond Heights?

The average rent in Richmond Heights is $1,749 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond Heights?

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Richmond Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond Heights is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).

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