Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$787/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $787 per month as of September 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,112 less per month.

$0.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond 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, IN

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 3% 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, 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 $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$610

-

2%

1 bedroom

$600

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$800

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,200

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$1,795

1%

110%

Studio

Average rent

$610

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

110%

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$787
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, IN is 17% 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 & Services15% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health13% lower
Housing40% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Richmond, IN

Richmond Flats - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Richmond Flats

3001 W Cart Rd, Richmond, IN 47374

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$475–$675

Apartment for rent

1916 Sw E St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond

1916/1918 Building

1916 Sw E St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

213 N 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond

3 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 23

318 N 21st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Richmond

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 $787 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,112 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 $32,000/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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