Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$795/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $795 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,155 less per month.

$0.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $725, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.

Listings

Studio

$610

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$682

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$725

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,200

7%

1%

4 bedroom

$525

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$610

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$682

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$525

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$795
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$685
decreased by65%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, IN is 16% 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 & Services13% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health19% lower
Housing38% lower
Transportation2% lower
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Richmond, IN

1908 North E Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Richmond

1908 North E Street

1908 N E St, Richmond, IN 47374

4 beds

2 baths

$408

House for rent

Available Jun 10

Richmond Flats - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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

2h ago

7.8

Very good

209-211 N 16th Street

209 N 16th St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

824 South 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

824 South 6th Street

824 S 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374

2 beds

1 bath

$720

House for rent

Available Jun 10

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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 $795 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,155 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?

Richmond apartment rents in 2025 average around $670 per month for one-bedroom units and around $830 monthly for two-bedroom apartments. These figures reflect the current market conditions across different apartment sizes in the city.

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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