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Richmond, VA Rent Trends

Rank #40, last updated November 19

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What is the average rent in Richmond?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Richmond, VA is $1,239. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $1,345. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $1,500. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $2,071.

Studio

$1,239


1 bed

$1,345


2 beds

$1,500


3+ beds

$2,071

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

Apartment Rent Ranges in Richmond

The monthly rent for apartments in Richmond, VA ranges from $700 to $2,300+.

$700 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,500

$1,500 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,300

$2,300+

What is the average apartment size in Richmond?

The average size of a Richmond, VA apartment is 829 square feet, while the median apartment size for Richmond, VA is 785 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Richmond, VA (40.72%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3.89%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 38.62%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 16.77%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Richmond?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Central Office*$1,485$1,989*
City Center$1,276$1,419$1,690*
Fulton*$995$1,120*
Jackson Ward*$1,073$1,575*
Mary Munford*$1,756$2,072*
Monroe Ward*$1,290$1,446*
Old Town Manchester*$1,386$1,455*
Scott'S Addition*$1,711$2,366*
Shockoe Bottom*$1,345$1,605*
The Fan*$1,395$1,660*

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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