Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, VA

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,637. This is -16%, or $313, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,637

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

960

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,637. This is -16%, or $313, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
38%
41%
14%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Richmond, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Richmond, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Richmond, VA is $1,553. A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA costs about $1,455 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in Richmond, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,437

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,645

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

3%

4%

Studio

$1,269

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,269

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, VA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Richmond, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Richmond, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashland, VA.

Richmond

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, VA is 14% lower than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Ashland

$1,895

increased by1%

Last year

Chesterfield

$2,450

increased by17%

Last year

Chester

$2,100

decreased by12%

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Glen Allen

$2,300

increased by2%

Last year

Henrico

$2,000

increased by3%

Last year

Highland Springs

$1,625

increased by23%

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Hopewell

$1,299

decreased by5%

Last year

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$1,946

Flat

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Mechanicsville

$2,200

increased by6%

Last year

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$2,300

increased by6%

Last year

Moseley

$2,625

increased by5%

Last year

Sandston

$1,737

increased by28%

Last year

Cost of living in
Richmond, VA

The overall cost of living in Richmond, VA is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

9% lower

Housing

15% lower

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

4% lower

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5d+ ago

9.3

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700 West 44

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1–2 baths

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2d ago

7.9

Very good

New Manchester Flats

720 E 6th St, Richmond, VA 23224

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$762–$1,441

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1d ago

8

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Chesterfield Apartments

900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$810–$1,330

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5h ago

8.4

Very good

Liberty Circle Apartments

1600 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

2–5 beds

1–3 baths

$820–$3,680

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Westmere - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Westmere

3716 Delmont St, Richmond, VA 23222

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$866–$1,281

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