Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, VA rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters are paying slightly less per month than last year, but the dollar difference is negligible, and month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Richmond sits 15.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 964 total rentals available. This positions Richmond as an accessible metro for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Richmond rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,438/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month. Larger units range up to $2,850/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
964
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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, VA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $1,586, whereas a house costs $2,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,469 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,661.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,437 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,192 | No Change |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver | $1,695 | |
Chamberlayne Industrial Center | $1,354 | |
City Center | $1,530 | |
Manchester | $1,500 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,395 | |
Museums | $2,005 | |
Old Town Manchester | $1,497 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,499 | |
The Fan | $1,650 | |
The Museum District | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,586 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,212 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $972 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,192
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
The Fan
Average rent
$1,650
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,695
City Center
Average rent
$1,530
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,395
Carver
Average rent
$1,695
Old Town Manchester
Average rent
$1,497
Chamberlayne Industrial Center
Average rent
$1,354
Manchester
Average rent
$1,500
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,499
Museums
Average rent
$2,005
Apartments
Average rent
$1,586
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,212
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Richmond, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
15%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, VA is 13% lower than the median rent in Ashland, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,895
1%$2,678
18%$2,178
$2,299
1%$2,000
4%$1,325
33%$1,247
4%$2,199
$2,200
2%$2,485
10%$3,050
1%$1,625
9%Cost of living in Richmond, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Richmond, VA
2d ago
Verified
4500 Bassett Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$507–$1,597
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
4d ago
6450 Greenbank Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
1–3 beds
1 bath
$645–$881
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midlothian house for rent in Richmond
5000 Midlothian Tpke #LOT5, Richmond, VA 23225
3 beds
2 baths
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midlothian house for rent in Richmond
5000 Midlothian Tpke #LOT15, Richmond, VA 23225
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
9900 Kingsbridge Rd #1, Richmond, VA 23238
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
7h ago
1201 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$4,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hill Terrace house for rent in Richmond
4400 Forest Hill Ave #1, Richmond, VA 23225
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Mar 22
4d ago
Verified
2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,085–$4,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,831
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,057
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,244–$2,060
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3600 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,520
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2921 Woodcliff Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,037–$1,986
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2031 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$4,737
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2517 W Tremont Ct, Richmond, VA 23225
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,283–$4,999
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
946 Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,562
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
13m ago
Verified
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,244–$2,060
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3600 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,520
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3900 Arcadia Ln, Richmond, VA 23233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,532–$5,022
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,157–$2,181
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $1,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Chamberlayne Industrial Center ($1,354/mo), Monroe Ward ($1,395/mo), and Old Town Manchester ($1,497/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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 average around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).