Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Richmond, TX rent slipped 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,765/month. The year-over-year price change is modest, while month-over-month rent increased by 1.3%.
Compared to national trends
Richmond sits 9.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 148 total rentals offering a modest but varied market.
Price ranges
Richmond rents range from studios at $1,332/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses command a median of $2,215/month, while apartments are lower at $1,557/month, reflecting the city's inventory split with houses making up over half the market.
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 July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
148
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, TX
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 1% 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 $1,557, whereas a house costs $2,215. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,258 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,759.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,331 | 2% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,216 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,723 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 10% |
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 | $1,557 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,215 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $783 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,331
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,216
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,723
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
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
$1,557
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$783
Last 30 days
9%
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
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, TX is 18% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,145
5%$2,300
4%$2,099
4%$2,450
6%$1,365
11%$1,879
4%$1,690
7%$2,100
1%$1,650
6%$1,452
9%$1,725
4%$1,148
48%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
22161 Wildwood Park Rd #2666, Richmond, TX 77469
2 beds
2 baths
$1,347
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Richmond
20906 Fm 1093 Rd #2576, Richmond, TX 77407
2 beds
2 baths
$1,407
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
$1,620
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
8706 Sunbury Oak Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 27
3h ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$2,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$1,863
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,339–$2,679
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,210
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3h ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$2,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$1,863
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,210
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,150
$2,640
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
3h ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$2,245
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,339–$2,679
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,210
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,150
$2,640
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
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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 July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 1% 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 $180 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richmond average around $1,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,790/month.
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).