Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, TX rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,804/month. Renters today are paying $70 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend despite rents still being below the peak of $1,915/month in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Richmond sits 5.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 151 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market including nearly equal shares of apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,192/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,290/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,702/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,118/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,804/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,804 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $95 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,592, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,715.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,192 |  9% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,290 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,702 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,117 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 7% |
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 | $1,592 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,194 | 3% | 27% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | 4% | |
Rooms | $867 | 7% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,192
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,702
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,117
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
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
$1,592
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,194
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$867
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
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
5%lower than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, TX is 23% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,337
20%$2,332
9%$1,992
8%$2,300
2%$1,400
10%$1,885
8%$1,578
2%$2,025
5%$1,812
1%$1,389
10%$1,697
3%$1,425
49%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
House for rent in Richmond
1508 Carver Ave #1, Richmond, TX 77469
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,565
Price dropped $265Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Richmond
4426 Thaddeus Ct, Richmond, TX 77406
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
4 baths
$3,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$2,200
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
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$2,019
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
4d ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,209–$2,569
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,560
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 18
1d ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$2,200
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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,205
Price dropped $205Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $450House for rent
Available Sep 7
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,955
Price dropped $115Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,165
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 21
3d ago
Verified
18313 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,764
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
22155 Wildwood Park Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,300
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,804 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
May offers the lowest rental prices in Richmond, with approximately 7% savings compared to December's peak rates. Timing your search for late spring could help you secure better deals than during winter months.
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).