The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt Ln,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
$1,990 - $2,800
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Richmond, CA
What is the average rent in Richmond, CA?
$1,693/month
Average Rent
578 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Richmond, CA is $1,693 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Richmond rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Richmond, you can expect to pay about $1,101 per month for a studio, $1,693 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,495 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Richmond, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $39 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Richmond, CA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond?
Based on current rent prices, North & East and Fairmede - Hilltop" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richmond?
Based on current rent prices, Fairmede - Hilltop and North & East" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richmond.
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Which Richmond neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Richmond with the most apartments available are Fairmede - Hilltop and North & East" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Richmond, CA?
Because the average rent in Richmond is $1,693, you’ll want to make about $5,643 per month or $67,716 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.
How does Richmond, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Richmond, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$934/month
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One Bedroom
$1,153/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,692/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.