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Average Rent in Richmond, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Richmond, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,387/mo
▲ +3.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
105
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Richmond, TX
Compare average rent across Richmond, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond 77469 | $1,971 | $1,600 | 1 | 10 |
| Glenwood | $1,647 | $1,119 | 3 | 100 |
| Bradford Park | $1,451 | $999 | 5 | 82 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Richmond, TX?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Richmond, TX is $1,387 per month across 8 apartment communities and 105 available units. Rents have increased $54 (3.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Marquis Grand Lakes starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,387/mo.
Prices range from $999 to $2,091 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 44 units are currently listed.
Richmond, TX Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Richmond, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Richmond, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Grand Lakes | $999/mo | $1,022/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Alleia Long Meadow Farms Apartments | $1,119/mo | $1,431/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| Grandea Lakemont | $1,122/mo | $1,228/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
| Cyan Cinco Ranch Apartments | $1,125/mo | $1,222/mo | 17 | 4.1 |
| Grand Fountain Apartments | $1,244/mo | $1,469/mo | 8 | 3.5 |
| Granary Flats | $1,250/mo | $1,436/mo | 37 | 4 |
| Ivy Point Richmond | $1,399/mo | $1,736/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Richmond, TX Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,387/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Richmond, TX is $68,564 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Richmond, TX
Overall prices in Richmond, TX matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 99.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Richmond, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,387 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $4,864/mo |
Population
12,117
Median household income
$68,564
Census median rent
$1,248/mo
Rent as % of income
42.8%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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