What's the average rent in Richmond, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Richmond, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Richmond, CA is $2,650 per month, which is 36% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,650

10.4%$250 increase month-over-month

8.2%$200 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

181

APARTMENTS

$2,109

HOUSES

$3,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,050

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Richmond, CA at $2,109 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,050 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,830
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$2,650

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Richmond, CA is $1,830 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Richmond, CA is $2,950 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,894
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,894 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,880
3 Bedrooms	$3,450
4 Bedrooms	$4,475
All	$3,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Richmond, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,880 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,450 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,475 for a 4 bedroom house.