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Rental Market Trends in Richland, WA

What is the average rent in Richland, WA?

$1,362/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Richland, WA is $1,362 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Richland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Richland, you can expect to pay about $1,141 per month for a studio, $1,362 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,609 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,993 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,141/month
353 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,362/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,609/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,993/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,610/month
1,784 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,869/month
2,512 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,662/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,987/month
1,621 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Richland, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Richland, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Richland, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richland?

Based on current rent prices, The Meadows East and The Meadows North" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadows East
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft
The Meadows North
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richland?

Based on current rent prices, The Meadows East and The Meadows North" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadows East
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft
The Meadows North
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft

Which Richland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Richland with the most apartments available are The Meadows East and The Meadows North" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadows East
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft
The Meadows North
$1,412/month
750 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Richland, WA?

Because the average rent in Richland is $1,362, you’ll want to make about $4,540 per month or $54,480 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Richland, WA is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Richland is 14.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,141 - $1,993. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 18.4% more for transportation.

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$1,117 - $1,717

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8152 Paradise Way,
Richland, WA 99353

$1,990 - $2,525

2-3 Beds

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Affinity at Badger Mountain 55+

2201 Storehouse Ave,
Richland, WA 99352

$1,880 - $2,975

Studio - 2 Beds

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Mosaic on the River Apartments

2513 Duportail St,
Richland, WA 99352

$1,460 - $3,047

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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