Richmond, CA rental market

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Richmond, CA is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

+$5

Year-over-year change

+$105

Available rentals

167

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $9,127.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7002
$1,0002
$1,1004
$1,2006
$1,3005
$1,4003
$1,5003
$1,6007
$1,70012
$1,80019
$1,90011
$2,0006
$2,10011
$2,20012
$2,3005
$2,4007
$2,5006
$2,6007
$2,7009
$2,80012
$2,90013
$3,0007
$3,1005
$3,2006
$3,3003
$3,4008
$3,5007
$3,6004
$3,7005
$3,8002
$3,9002
$4,0004
$4,1003
$4,2004
$4,3001
$4,4003
$4,5002
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $105 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,500$2,300
Feb$2,500$2,500
Mar$2,395$2,400
Apr$2,300$2,495
May$2,390$2,375
Jun$2,390$2,450
Jul$2,400No data
Aug$2,500No data
Sep$2,600No data
Oct$2,500No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,483No data

Market temperature

The Richmond, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Richmond, CA is 24% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Richmond, CA?

The average rent in Richmond, CA is $2,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Richmond, CA is $1,375 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $1,875 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $2,450 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $3,300 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA is $3,583 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Richmond, CA?

Houses in Richmond, CA rent between $700 - $9,127 with an average rent of $2,500.

8. How has the rent in Richmond, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Richmond, CA increased by $105

9. How much has the rent in Richmond, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Richmond, CA increased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Richmond, CA?

There are currently 167 rentals available in Richmond, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Richmond, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Richmond, CA is $2,500 — 24.38% higher the national average of $2,010.

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