Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Carytown, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Carytown

$1,825/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carytown is $1,825 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carytown

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carytown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carytown, Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Carytown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Carytown run $1,422 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,797.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,372

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,732

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,360

16%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,372

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Byrd Park

Average rent

$1,595

Carver

Average rent

$1,728

Museums

Average rent

$1,850

Oregon Hill

Average rent

$1,600

The Fan

Average rent

$1,695

The Museum District

Average rent

$1,586

Apartments

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

28%

Condos

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

14%

Houses

Average rent

$2,600

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$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carytown, Richmond, VA is 14% higher than the median rent in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Carytown, Richmond, VA

3139 Ellwood Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

2 bed 1 bath in Carytown

3139 Ellwood Ave #B, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3027 W Cary St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

ResidentialLease, Richmond, VA

3027 W Cary St #1, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,325

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Idlewood Ave 2902 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Idlewood Ave 2902

2902 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

55m ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Idlewood Ave 2902 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Idlewood Ave 2902

2902 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

55m ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Idlewood Ave 2902 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Idlewood Ave 2902

2902 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3027 W Cary St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

ResidentialLease, Richmond, VA

3027 W Cary St #1, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,325

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

55m ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3027 W Cary St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

ResidentialLease, Richmond, VA

3027 W Cary St #1, Richmond, VA 23221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,325

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carytown apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,825 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carytown?

Average rent prices in Carytown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Carytown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carytown is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carytown?

To comfortably afford rent in Carytown, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).