Average Rent in Richmond, VA

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Current Versus Historical Richmond, VA Rents

Richmond rentals average $1,375 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,799 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,935, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $11 (-0.98%) year-over-year from $1,106 to $1,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.27%) year-over-year from $1,247 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.51%) year-over-year from $1,468 to $1,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (8.42%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $2,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.06%) year-over-year from $2,748 to $2,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.77% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.28 $1,250 $1,247 (0.27%) $1,557 (-19.70%)
2 BR $1.87 $1,475 $1,468 (0.51%) $1,806 (-18.34%)
3 BR $1.63 $2,275 $2,098 (8.42%) $1,832 (24.20%)
4+ BR $1.18 $2,750 $2,748 (0.06%) $2,433 (13.01%)

Historical Rents in Richmond, VA

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Top Cities Near Richmond



Let's compare Richmond, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.
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Top Neighborhoods Near Richmond



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Top Counties Near Richmond

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,026. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Henrico, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,026. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,026, Henrico, VA is the most expensive county by Richmond, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Richmond, VA is 8.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Richmond, VA is 11.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Henrico, VA N/A $1,490 $2,003 $2,026

Top Zipcodes Near Richmond



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Frequently Asked Questions - Richmond Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Richmond, VA?
The average monthly rental price for Richmond, VA apartments for rent is approximately $1,935. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Richmond, VA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Richmond, VA.
How much is a studio apartment in Richmond, VA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Richmond.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $2.28. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Richmond.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Richmond, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.87. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Richmond.
How have rent prices in Richmond, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Richmond, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Richmond, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Richmond, VA is around $1,548/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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