Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 20, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, VA

Last updated on April 20, 2026

Last updated on April 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,650. This is -15%, or $295, lower than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

936

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, VA is $1,650. This is -15%, or $295, lower than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
38%
42%
14%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,567. A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,655. Houses for rent in Richmond, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,421

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,195

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,795

1%

5%

Studio

$1,278

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,278

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,421

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, VA is 13% lower than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Ashland

$1,895

decreased by4%

Last year

Chesterfield

$2,397

increased by13%

Last year

Chester

$2,071

decreased by13%

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Glen Allen

$2,199

decreased by4%

Last year

Henrico

$2,000

increased by7%

Last year

Highland Springs

$1,385

decreased by5%

Last year

Hopewell

$1,312

increased by1%

Last year

Manakin Sabot

$2,195

decreased by2%

Last year

Mechanicsville

$2,200

increased by4%

Last year

Midlothian

$2,343

increased by8%

Last year

Moseley

$2,550

decreased by1%

Last year

Sandston

$1,625

decreased by3%

Last year

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

9% lower

Housing

15% lower

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

4% lower

Apartments for rent in Ashland

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2500 24Th Perry St #18-2M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westover house for rent in Richmond

NOW: Furn, Util INCL, ROOM in neat house. Central RVA/River.

2500 24Th Perry St #18-2M, Richmond, VA 23225

1 bed

1 bath

$670

House for rent

Available Apr 12

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18h ago

8

Very good

Chesterfield Apartments

900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$815–$1,330

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Liberty Circle Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.4

Very good

Liberty Circle Apartments

1600 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

1–5 beds

1–3 baths

$820–$3,680

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Townhomes at Warwick Place I

5311 Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA 23224

3 beds

2 baths

$868–$1,458

Apartment for rent

Coventry Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

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Coventry Gardens Apartments

211 Newbridge Cir, Richmond, VA 23223

2–3 beds

1 bath

$926–$1,085

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 28

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Highland Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

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Highland Terrace Apartments

1224 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$946–$1,911

Apartment for rent

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925 N 20th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairmount apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 29

1106 West Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

1106 West Franklin St

1106 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$980–$2,250

Apartment for rent