Rent by ZIP code in Richmond
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23226 | Richmond City | $2,094 | +24% |
| 23221 | Richmond City | $1,895 | +13% |
| 23235 | Chesterfield County | $1,845 | +10% |
| 23220 | Richmond City | $1,763 | +5% |
| 23236 | Chesterfield County | $1,723 | +2% |
| 23222 | Richmond City | $1,682 | 0% |
| 23234 | Chesterfield County | $1,559 | -7% |
| 23219 | Richmond City | $1,530 | -9% |
| 23224 | Richmond City | $1,520 | -10% |
| 23225 | Richmond City | $1,518 | -10% |
| 23223 | Henrico County | $1,469 | -13% |
Rent by bedroom count in Richmond
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Richmond city. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,456 | +1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,517 | +0.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,651 | -0.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,039 | -1.6% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,499 | -2.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Richmond?
Typical rent across Richmond City is $1,604 as of September 2026. That is up 3.0% from a year earlier and up 26.1% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Richmond City | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,317 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | $1,434 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | $1,467 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,550 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | $1,569 | +1.2% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,604 | +2.2% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Richmond rent questions
- What is the average rent in Richmond, VA?
- Typical asking rent in Richmond is $1,682 a month as of September 2026, across 11 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,469 to $2,094.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Richmond?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Richmond city is $1,651 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,517 and a three bedroom is $2,039. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Richmond?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Richmond City is $1,604 as of September 2026, up 3.0% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Richmond?
- ZIP 23223 has the lowest typical asking rent in Richmond at $1,469 a month, compared with $1,682 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Richmond?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Richmond rent of $1,682, that is about $5,046 a month, or $60,552 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Richmond sits in the Richmond, VA metro area.