What's the average rent in Richmond, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Richmond, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Richmond, CA is $2,400 per month, which is 24% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,400

0.0%No change month over month

0.4%$10 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

163

APARTMENTS

$2,254

HOUSES

$3,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,200

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Richmond, CA at $2,200 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,100 per month. Apartments average $2,254 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Richmond, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,367
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Richmond, CA is $2,367 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,956
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	$3,250
All	$2,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $1,956 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,163
4 Bedrooms	$3,750
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Richmond, CA is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,163 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,750 for a 4 bedroom house.