Richmond, VA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Richmond?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Richmond, VA is $1,216. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $1,299. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $1,628. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $2,495.

Studio

$1,216


1 bed

$1,299


2 beds

$1,628


3+ beds

$2,495

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Richmond

Apr 17 2024Jun 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Mar 01 2025May 04 2025$1,040$1,240$1,440$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Richmond

The monthly rent for apartments in Richmond, VA ranges from $600 to $2,600+.

$600 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,600

$1,600 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Richmond?

The average size of a Richmond, VA apartment is 796 square feet, while the median apartment size for Richmond, VA is 793 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Richmond, VA (36.42%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3.24%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 35.96%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 24.38%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Richmond?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Carver$1,270$1,383$1,755$2,550
City Center*$1,388$1,650*
Fulton*$995$1,080*
Jackson Ward**$1,500$2,550
Jahnke*$1,619$1,865*
Monroe Ward*$1,300$1,655$2,492
Museum District*$1,250$1,645*
Old Town Manchester*$1,288$1,495*
Randolph*$1,299$1,499$2,799
Shockoe Bottom*$1,392$1,663*
The Fan*$1,400$1,875$3,099

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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