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Rental Market Trends in Richmond, KY

What is the average rent in Richmond, KY?

$883/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Richmond, KY is $883 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Richmond more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Richmond, you can expect to pay about $951 per month for a studio, $883 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $988 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,060 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$951/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$883/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$988/month
853 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,060/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,950/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,321/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Richmond, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.4%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Richmond, KY
Last Updated May 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Richmond, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Richmond, KY?

Because the average rent in Richmond is $883, you’ll want to make about $2,943 per month or $35,316 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.

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Richmond, KY

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Legacy Lake Apartments

Legacy Lake Apartments

100 Foxborough Way,
Richmond, KY 40475

1-3 Beds | $1,150 - $2,100

Vines at Saddlebrook

Vines at Saddlebrook

633 Big Hill Ave,
Richmond, KY 40475

1-3 Beds | $840 - $995

Shawnee Trail Apartments

Shawnee Trail Apartments

200 Mount Rushmore Dr,
Richmond, KY 40475

1-3 Beds | $726 - $1,032

9003 Landon Ln

9003 Landon Ln

9003 Landon Ln,
Richmond, KY 40475

2 Beds | $1,300

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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