Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Carytown, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Carytown

$2,020/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carytown is $2,020 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carytown

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carytown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Carytown, Richmond, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Carytown, Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Carytown have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Carytown, Richmond, VA

Rent prices in Carytown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carytown is $1,945, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Carytown run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,355

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,020

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,550

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,000

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Studio

Average rent

$1,355

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,020

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carytown, 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 Carytown, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Carytown and Byrd Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carytown

Median rent price$2,020
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,649
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carytown, Richmond, VA is 22% higher than the median rent in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Carytown, Richmond, VA

120 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

APARTMENT - Richmond, VA

120 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #1, Richmond, VA 23220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

2914 Idlewood Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18h ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

Updated 2BR Apartment with Balcony in Carytown

2914 Idlewood Ave #1, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

3139 Ellwood Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

2 bed 1 bath w/balcony in Carytown available NOW!

3139 Ellwood Ave #D, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

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Frequently asked questions for Carytown, Richmond, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Carytown rental market.

How much is rent in Carytown?

The average rent in Carytown is $2,020 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carytown?

Average rent prices in Carytown have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Carytown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carytown is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carytown?

To comfortably afford rent in Carytown, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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