What's the average rent in Richmond, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Richmond, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Richmond, VA is $1,695 per month, which is 14% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,695

-0.3%-$5 decrease month-over-month

2.7%$44 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,117

APARTMENTS

$1,455

HOUSES

$2,214

TOWNHOUSES

$1,950

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Richmond, VA at $1,455 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,214 per month. Townhomes average $1,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,375
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,495
All	$1,695

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Richmond, VA is $1,375 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,495 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,950

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Richmond, VA is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,340
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,100
All	$1,595

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA is $1,340 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,100 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,350
2 Bedrooms	$1,675
3 Bedrooms	$2,219
4 Bedrooms	$2,499
All	$2,214

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Richmond, VA is $1,350 per month, followed by $1,675 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,219 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,499 for a 4 bedroom house.