Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Richmond, TX rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,736/month. Renters today are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown from the peak in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Richmond is 9.1% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 143 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Richmond rents vary by bedroom count from $1,209/month for 1-bed units to $2,675/month for 4+ bedrooms. Studios rent for $1,322/month, and 2-bed and 3-bed units fall between these ranges. This spread reflects the diverse inventory composition across bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio and 4+ bedroom segments diverge from the citywide trend, with studios rising 7.7% and 4+ bedrooms increasing 10.3% year over year. These gains contrast with the overall citywide rent decline and show distinct shifts in specific bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,736/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,736 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $174 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, TX
Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,494, whereas a house costs $2,330. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,216 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,709.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,322 | 3% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,209 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,702 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,112 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,675 | 3% | 9% |
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 | $1,494 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,504 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,330 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $827 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,209
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,702
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
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
$1,494
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,504
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,330
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$827
Last 30 days
2%
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
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, TX is 25% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,312
20%$1,839
10%$1,850
21%$2,300
5%$1,329
14%$1,759
3%$1,655
$2,022
11%$1,566
18%$1,365
9%$1,583
8%$1,425
51%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
2d ago
5555 Long Prairie Trce, Richmond, TX 77407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$944–$2,116
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
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
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
11631 Curate Wind Ct #1, Richmond, TX 77407
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1h ago
Verified
18313 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,209–$2,619
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
18313 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1901 Waterside Village Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,288–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,245
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,578
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
House for rent
Available Aug 28
1d ago
Verified
23702 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5300 Berkley Knoll Cir, Richmond, TX 77407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,209–$2,619
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
18313 Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22155 Wildwood Park Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,005
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 $1,736 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $174 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 $69,000/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).