Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, VA rent rose modestly year over year by 1.9%, with a current median of $1,625/month. This $9/month increase is negligible. Rents remain at the peak level of $1,650/month reached in July 2026, showing stability at the top of the recent range.
Compared to national trends
Richmond is 16.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 801 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,210/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month. Larger units rise to $2,170 for 3-bedrooms and $2,572 for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available across Richmond, VA.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$1,625/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $1,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
801
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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, VA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $1,562, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,434 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,649.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,210 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,170 | 2% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,572 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver | $1,595 | |
Chamberlayne Industrial Center | $1,450 | |
City Center | $1,595 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,532 | |
Manchester | $1,532 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,349 | |
Old Town Manchester | $1,495 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,495 | |
The Fan | $1,640 | |
The Museum District | $1,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,562 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,004 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,572
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
The Fan
Average rent
$1,640
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,697
City Center
Average rent
$1,595
Old Town Manchester
Average rent
$1,495
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,349
Manchester
Average rent
$1,532
Chamberlayne Industrial Center
Average rent
$1,450
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,495
Carver
Average rent
$1,595
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,532
Apartments
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,004
Last 30 days
7%
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
16%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Ashland, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
6%$2,525
5%$2,131
7%$2,295
1%$2,272
2%$1,449
25%$1,331
9%$2,110
$2,295
3%$2,325
5%$2,375
21%$1,795
13%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
5d+ ago
Verified
4500 Bassett Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$507–$1,597
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
2d 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 #LOT15, Richmond, VA 23225
2 beds
1 bath
$675
House for rent
5d+ ago
Monroe Ward condo for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
22h ago
1201 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$4,540
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3215 Stuart Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,225–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Richmond
5241 Monument Ave #2A, Richmond, VA 23226
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$3,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$1,489
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,456–$2,702
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3200 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,607–$3,827
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,646–$1,667
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$1,489
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2031 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$5,089
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3410 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23230
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,561–$3,776
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
500 N 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,316–$3,240
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
701 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$1,489
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,456–$2,702
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
728 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
1 bed
1 bath
$1,646–$1,667
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
201 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,686–$2,197
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 $1,625 per month as of August 1, 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 2% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Monroe Ward ($1,349/mo), Chamberlayne Industrial Center ($1,450/mo), and Old Town Manchester ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richmond average around $1,470/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,630/month.
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).