Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond Heights, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond Heights

$1,725/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond Heights is $1,725 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $220 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond Heights

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Richmond Heights, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Richmond Heights, MO

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,765, whereas a house costs $1,770. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond Heights run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,309.

Listings

Studio

$1,598

4%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,782

6%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,747

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,650

13%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,598

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,782

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

39%

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$1,725
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,185
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond Heights, MO is 46% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.

Discover rentals in Richmond Heights, MO

1813 Princeton Pl - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in Richmond Heights

1813 Princeton Pl, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

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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 $1,725 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond Heights?

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Richmond Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond Heights is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 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 $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond Heights?

Based on our current listings data, Richmond Heights has a median rent of approximately $1,660, though specific neighborhood breakdowns within the city aren't available in our current inventory.

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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