Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$900/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Richmond, IN

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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, IN

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $700, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $797.

Listings

Studio

$610

-

3%

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$947

3%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$1,150

7%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$610

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

2 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

38%

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

Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Cambridge City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Richmond

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$945
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, IN is 5% lower than the median rent in Cambridge City, IN.

Cost of living in Richmond, IN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services14% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health13% lower
Housing37% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Richmond, IN

4711 National Rd E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Richmond

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE, Richmond, IN

4711 National Rd E, Richmond, IN 47374

Studio

0 baths

$300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Richmond Flats - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

Richmond Flats

3001 W Cart Rd, Richmond, IN 47374

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$525–$685

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
127 1/2 Sw 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond

127 1/2 SW 9th St

127 1/2 Sw 9th St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1916 Sw E St #1916 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond

1916/1918 Building

1916 Sw E St #1916, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $900 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rental prices in Richmond, running about 14% cheaper than April's peak rates. Timing your search for winter months could help you save compared to spring apartment hunting.

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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