Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond Heights, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond Heights

$1,699/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond Heights is $1,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond Heights

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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+

Rent trends in Richmond Heights, MO

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have increased by 4% 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 $1,769, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond Heights run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,099.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$1,699

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,650

6%

23%

4 bedroom

$4,000

34%

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

34%

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$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond Heights, MO is equal to the median rent in Affton, MO.

Discover rentals in Richmond Heights, MO

1404 Woodland Dr #1N - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond Heights

1B: 1404 Woodland Drive - 1N

1404 Woodland Dr #1N, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

7114 Clayton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Richmond Heights

4 beds

3 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Sep 8

7731 Arthur Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond Heights

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1252 Moorlands Dr #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Richmond Heights

House for rent

Available Aug 18

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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 $1,699 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond Heights?

Average rent prices in Richmond Heights have increased by 4% 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 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/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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