Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, KY rent rose 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Rent sits 6.3% below the recent peak of $1,275/month in July 2026, showing a steady market position.
Compared to national trends
Richmond's median rent is 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 153 total rentals across apartments and houses, positioning it as a moderately priced market.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $570/month, 1-bedrooms for $725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month. The range reflects diverse options for renters across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,100/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, KY
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $570 |  31% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 3% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 2% |
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 | $925 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,300 | 25% | 49% | |
Houses | $1,800 | 3% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$570
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
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
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
49%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
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
42%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, KY is 5% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
5%$900
6%$997
7%$1,850
4%$995
14%$1,280
18%$1,500
6%$995
26%$1,499
14%$1,395
1%$1,600
11%$1,137
4%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
1d ago
124 Alycia Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$950
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
235 Wayne Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
708 Winged Foot Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
8133 Driftwood Loop, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
161 Candy Apple Ln, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
336 Pageant Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
18h ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
S Porter Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
1h ago
113 Manna Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
18h ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
221 Candy Apple Ln, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
2d ago
120 Alycia Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
18h ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
S Porter Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4h ago
804 Barry Ct, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
3 baths
$1,800
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 $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
February offers the best rental deals in Richmond, with rents running about 11% lower than December's peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for prospective renters looking to save on their monthly housing costs.
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).