Richmond

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Richmond, TX

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The city where history meets opportunity

Affordable Suburb Diverse Great Schools Community Family-Friendly Historic

Richmond, Texas combines historic charm with suburban convenience 30 miles southwest of Houston. As the county seat of Fort Bend County, Richmond maintains its small-town character while offering easy access to Houston's amenities. The rental market includes both newer communities and historic properties, with current average rents ranging from $889 for studios to $2,857 for four-bedroom homes. While one-bedroom units have seen a slight decrease of 0.1% over the past year, larger units have experienced modest increases, with four-bedroom homes showing the strongest growth at 1.6% annually. Notable areas include Hillcrest and Winston Terrace, where mature oak trees line the streets among mid-century homes.

Richmond's history dates to 1837, making it one of the original 19 cities incorporated by the Republic of Texas. The downtown district preserves this heritage, housing local businesses and professional offices in restored historic buildings. Notable landmarks include St. John's United Methodist Church, a Texas Historic Landmark, and the Morton Cemetery, which contains the graves of significant Texas historical figures. Today's Richmond offers convenient shopping access along U.S. Route 59 and celebrates its heritage through annual traditions like the Fort Bend County Fair. The city continues to expand, particularly near the Grand Parkway, where new residential developments accommodate Richmond's growing population of over 11,600 residents.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Richmond, TX is $898 for a studio, $1,310 for one bedroom, $1,730 for two bedrooms, and $2,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,310/month
770 Sq Ft
House
$2,541/month
2,189 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,598/month
966 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Joe Hubenak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,214 Students

Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

969 Students

BENTLEY EL

Public

Grades PK-5

1,135 Students

Frost Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,046 Students

Judge James C Adolphus El

Public

Grades PK-5

971 Students

Reading J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,588 Students

Briscoe Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,914 Students

James Bowie Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,639 Students

William B Travis High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,205 Students

David Crockett Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,119 Students

Foster High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,388 Students

William B Travis High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,205 Students

George Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,511 Students

George Bush High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,605 Students

Polly Ryon Middle

Public

679 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.