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Rental Market Trends in Richmond, KY

What is the average rent in Richmond, KY?

$904/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Richmond, KY is $904 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $825 per month for a studio, $904 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,073 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,435 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$825/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$904/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,073/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,435/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,785/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,374/month
1,633 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,055/month
617 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Richmond, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $44 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 Richmond, KY
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Richmond, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond?

Based on current rent prices, Ty Court is the most affordable neighborhood in Richmond.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ty Court
$872/month
676 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richmond?

Based on current rent prices, Ty Court is the most expensive neighborhood in Richmond.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ty Court
$872/month
676 Sq Ft

Which Richmond neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Richmond with the most apartments available is Ty Court .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ty Court
$872/month
676 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Richmond is $904, you’ll want to make about $3,013 per month or $36,156 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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† 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.

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