Last updated on July 26, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$730/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $730 per month as of July 2026. This is 62% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.

$0.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $675, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.

Listings

Studio

$610

-

-

1 bedroom

$612

10%

2%

2 bedroom

$822

7%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,015

7%

21%

4 bedroom

$800

14%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$610

1 bedroom

Average rent

$612

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$822

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

28%

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$730
decreased by62%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$700
decreased by64%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, IN is 4% higher 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 & Services15% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health13% lower
Housing40% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Richmond, IN

824 South 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

824 South 6th Street

824 S 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$434

House for rent

Available Jul 26

Richmond Flats - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Richmond Flats

3001 W Cart Rd, Richmond, IN 47374

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$475–$675

Apartment for rent

317 Sw 3rd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Richmond

317 Southwest 3rd Street - 1

317 Sw 3rd St #1, Richmond, IN 47374

4 beds

2 baths

$700

$597

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 8

209-211 N 16th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

209-211 N 16th Street

209 N 16th St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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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 $730 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 62% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $29,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richmond average around $710/month and two-bedrooms rent for approximately $870/month.

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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