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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Whitcomb, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Whitcomb
$1,599/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Whitcomb is $1,599 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $331 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whitcomb
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Whitcomb rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Whitcomb, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Whitcomb have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Whitcomb, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in Whitcomb vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whitcomb is $1,588, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitcomb run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,182 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change |  11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 43% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 22% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broad Rock | $1,499 | |
Fairfield | $1,642 | |
Forest Hill Park | $1,495 | |
Oakwood Cemetery | $1,709 | |
Rosedale | $1,815 | |
Washington Park | $1,763 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,588 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 8% | 6% | |
Rooms | $972 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,182
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
35%
Broad Rock
Average rent
$1,499
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,642
Forest Hill Park
Average rent
$1,495
Oakwood Cemetery
Average rent
$1,709
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,815
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,763
Apartments
Average rent
$1,588
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$972
The table above reflects average rent prices in Whitcomb, 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 Whitcomb, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Whitcomb and Broad Rock by all bedroom counts and property types.
Whitcomb
17%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whitcomb, Richmond, VA is 7% higher than the median rent in Broad Rock, Richmond, VA.
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Frequently asked questions for Whitcomb, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Whitcomb rental market.
How much is rent in Whitcomb?
The average rent in Whitcomb is $1,599 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Whitcomb?
Average rent prices in Whitcomb have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Whitcomb rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whitcomb is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $331 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitcomb?
To comfortably afford rent in Whitcomb, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).