Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, VA
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $301, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,600
Total rentals
818
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $301, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 remained the same 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 $1,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,661. Houses for rent in Richmond, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,416 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,627 |  1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 5% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,267 | No Change | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver | $1,785 | |
Chamberlayne Industrial Center | $1,350 | |
City Center | $1,505 | |
Manchester | $1,471 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,338 | |
Museums | $2,050 | |
Old Town Manchester | $1,465 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,597 | |
The Fan | $1,600 | |
The Museum District | $1,526 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $904 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,267
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,416
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,627
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
The Fan
Average rent
$1,600
City Center
Average rent
$1,505
Old Town Manchester
Average rent
$1,465
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,526
Chamberlayne Industrial Center
Average rent
$1,350
Museums
Average rent
$2,050
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,338
Manchester
Average rent
$1,471
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,597
Carver
Average rent
$1,785
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$904
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%lower than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, VA is 24% lower than the median rent in Ashland, VA.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 1% lower |
Groceries | No difference |
Health | 9% lower |
Housing | 15% lower |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Richmond, VA
5d+ ago
Swansboro apartment for rent in Richmond
2410 24th And Perry Street, Richmond, VA 23225
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
Westover house for rent in Richmond
2500 24Th Perry St #18-2M, Richmond, VA 23225
1 bed
1 bath
$660
House for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
Westover house for rent in Richmond
24 Th Perry St, Richmond, VA 23225
1 bed
1 bath
$720
House for rent
Available Jan 11
5d+ ago
Swansboro apartment for rent in Richmond
2400 Perry St #3R, Richmond, VA 23225
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
1d ago
900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$815–$1,905
Apartment for rent
5m ago
1600 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
2–5 beds
1–3 baths
$820–$3,680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5311 Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
3 beds
2 baths
$868–$1,458
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairmount apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 29
5d+ ago
Old Town Manchester townhouse for rent in Richmond
441 W 7th St, Richmond, VA 23224
4 beds
5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
18h ago
1201 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$4,515
Apartment for rent
2d ago
The Museum District house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
900 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$3,800
Apartment for rent
20h ago
The Diamond townhouse for rent in Richmond
2406 Ownby Ln #D, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,747
House for rent
Available Sep 9
20h ago
The Diamond townhouse for rent in Richmond
2402 Ownby Ln #F, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,747
House for rent
Available Sep 5
20h ago
The Diamond townhouse for rent in Richmond
2404 Ownby Ln #F, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,747
House for rent
Available Sep 8
20h ago
The Diamond townhouse for rent in Richmond
2402 Ownby Ln #G, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,510
House for rent
Available Jul 4
20h ago
Verified
1500 Forest Run Dr, Richmond, VA 23228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$2,105
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
901 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,407
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3200 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$3,941
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2031 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$3,786
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
21 E 4th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,233–$2,664
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,155
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2000 Broad Branch Cir, Richmond, VA 23238
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,442–$4,577
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
823 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$4,050
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2031 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$3,786
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7050 Coachman Ln, Richmond, VA 23228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3900 Arcadia Ln, Richmond, VA 23233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,203–$5,022
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
901 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,407
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1500 Forest Run Dr, Richmond, VA 23228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$2,105
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
21 E 4th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,233–$2,664
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,155
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2000 Broad Branch Cir, Richmond, VA 23238
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,442–$4,577
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1500 Forest Run Dr, Richmond, VA 23228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$2,105
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
700 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,155
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2000 Broad Branch Cir, Richmond, VA 23238
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,442–$4,577
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1090 German School Road, Richmond, VA 23225
2 beds
2 baths
$1,136–$1,391
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2h ago
Verified
946 Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,562
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2h ago
Verified
1401 Yellowpine Cir, Richmond, VA 23225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,131
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,213–$1,582
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2517 W Tremont Ct, Richmond, VA 23225
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,327–$3,665
Apartment for rent