Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, KY rent is essentially flat month over month and has climbed 13.2% year over year to a current median of $1,075/month. The year-over-year dollar increase is negligible, and the market remains accessible with 134 total rentals available.
Compared to national trends
Richmond is 44.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 134 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Richmond are $750/month, with 1-bedrooms at $725/month and 2-bedrooms at $950/month. Larger units rise to $1,598 for 3-bedrooms and $2,300 for 4+ bedrooms. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,075/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,075 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
134
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, KY
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, KY
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $900, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | 2% |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Richmond, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,725 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Richmond, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, KY, 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, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Berea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
45%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, KY is 8% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$997
10%$900
$950
19%$1,712
4%$995
16%$1,200
5%$1,400
6%$1,200
24%$1,599
12%$1,500
1%$1,347
12%$1,250
15%Discover rentals in Richmond, KY
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
3d ago
410 Turpin Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
337 High St, Richmond, KY 40475
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
276 Tahoe Way #1, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Mar 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
1029 Echo Valley Dr #1, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available May 26
3d ago
House for rent in Richmond
114 General Nelson Dr #1, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
902 Race St #2, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
$1,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Maplehill Dr #5, Richmond, KY 40475
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
257 Maryland Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–2 beds
1 bath
$655–$771
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
2–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Maplehill Dr #5, Richmond, KY 40475
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
9h ago
257 Maryland Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $1,075 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
One-bedroom apartments in Richmond, Virginia average around $720 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $940 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates following year-over-year changes from 2024 levels.
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).