Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Richmond, TX rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,765/month. Renters today are paying $46 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Richmond is 9.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 139 total rentals providing a modest but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Richmond bedroom medians range from $1,255/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,400/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $1,474/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month. This spread reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studios in Richmond rose 15.2% year over year, diverging 18.1 percentage points from the citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the overall rent slip and shows unique dynamics in the studio segment.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,765/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,765 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, TX
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, TX
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $1,534, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,277 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,702.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,474 | 7% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,255 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,701 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 5% |
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, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,534 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,470 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $797 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,474
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,701
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
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, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,534
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
9%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, TX is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,309
1%$2,100
1%$2,500
12%$1,433
2%$1,815
$1,750
24%$2,098
4%$1,750
6%$1,434
6%$1,701
4%$1,523
16%Discover rentals in Richmond, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
1806 Avenue I #4506, Richmond, TX 77469
2 beds
2 baths
$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
22161 Wildwood Park Rd #2666, Richmond, TX 77469
2 beds
2 baths
$1,347
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399
Condo for rent
Available Apr 18
3d ago
House for rent in Richmond
5 beds
5 baths
$6,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
331 Old Silo St, Richmond, TX 77406
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20220 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,213–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 6
1d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$1,863
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,339–$2,679
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$1,863
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,598
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
8h ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20220 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,339–$2,679
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
$2,070
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $1,765 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 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 $71,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both apartment sizes experienced year-over-year increases, with one-bedrooms rising 3.3% and two-bedrooms climbing 5.1% from 2024.
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).