Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, KY rent rose 20.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,202/month. Renters today are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level of $1,275/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Richmond, KY sits 38.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. The city has 146 total rentals available, offering options for renters in this mid-tier market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Richmond, KY rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $755/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,575/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. This range shows the variation renters face by unit size.
Price ranges
Houses in Richmond, KY rent for a median of $1,850/month while apartments rent for $950/month. The market is roughly evenly split between houses and apartments, reflecting diverse housing options.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,202/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,202 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $742 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
146
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 103% | |
1 bedroom | $755 |  4% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 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 | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
103%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$755
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
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
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
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
38%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, KY is 20% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
4%$900
5%$950
13%$1,912
$900
12%$1,115
24%$1,427
3%$1,100
65%$1,550
12%$1,595
36%$1,395
1%$1,195
5%Discover rentals in Richmond, KY
3d ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
1d ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
235 Wayne Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
213 Keystone Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Richmond
276 Tahoe Way #1, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Mar 11
1d ago
House for rent in Richmond
547 Southern Cross Dr #1, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
3439 Old Kentucky Hwy 52, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
406 Cheyenne Ct, Richmond, KY 40475
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
1d ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Richmond
929 Camden Ct, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
3 baths
$2,795
House for rent
4h ago
1100 Richmond Green Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–3 beds
1 bath
$655–$977
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
1d ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
235 Wayne Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Richmond
929 Olympic Ct, Richmond, KY 40475
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
241 N Madison Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
1–2 beds
1 bath
$655–$771
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
1d ago
Verified
254 Lombardy St Apt 24, Richmond, KY 40475
2–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
235 Wayne Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$875
Apartment for rent
12h ago
201 Aqueduct Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
1 bed
1 bath
$700–$725
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 $1,202 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $742 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 $48,000/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 $730/month and two-bedrooms approximately $950/month. Both bedroom types showed restrained growth with increases of just 1.3% and 1.4% year over year respectively.
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).