Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond Hill, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond Hill

$2,280/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond Hill is $2,280 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $380 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond Hill

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond Hill rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Richmond Hill, ON

Average rent prices in Richmond Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Hill, ON

Rent prices in Richmond Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond Hill is $2,110, whereas a house costs $2,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond Hill run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

5%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,999

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,330

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,099

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,300

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,330

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond Hill, ON, 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 Hill, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Richmond Hill and Ajax by all bedroom counts and property types.

Richmond Hill

Median rent price$2,280
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond Hill, ON is 4% higher than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Richmond Hill, ON

82 Bridlepath Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rouge Woods townhouse for rent in Richmond Hill

185 Rumble Ave Fl 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mill Pond apartment for rent in Richmond Hill

Other - Richmond Hill, ON

185 Rumble Ave Fl 2, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4G5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Elmwood Hill - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Elmwood Hill

441 Elmwood Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1M5

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Tiffany Hill - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Tiffany Hill

34 Centre St W, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3P5

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Richmond Hill, ON

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

How much is rent in Richmond Hill?

The average rent in Richmond Hill is $2,280 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond Hill?

Average rent prices in Richmond Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Richmond Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond Hill is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond Hill are Mill Pond ($2,100/mo), Crosby ($2,130/mo), and Rouge Woods ($2,256/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November and December offer the best rental deals in Richmond Hill, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. These winter months can save you money compared to spring and summer, when April hits peak pricing with roughly 17% higher rents than November.

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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