Richmond, CA Rent History

118 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,509
1-year change
+2.2%
$54/mo
5-year change
+10.8%
$245/mo
10-year change
+36.5%
$671/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Richmond

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,838/mo0.0%
2017$1,992/mo+8.4%+8.4%
2018$2,063/mo+3.6%+12.2%
2019$2,179/mo+5.6%+18.6%
2020$2,212/mo+1.5%+20.3%
2021$2,265/mo+2.4%+23.2%
2022$2,375/mo+4.9%+29.2%
2023$2,412/mo+1.6%+31.2%
2024$2,456/mo+1.8%+33.6%
2025$2,457/mo+0.0%+33.7%
2026$2,562/mo+4.3%+39.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Richmond changed since 2016?

Median rent in Richmond, CA was $1,838 in 2016-09 and is $2,509 as of 2026-06 — a change of $671 per month over 10 years.

How much has Richmond rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Richmond, CA has changed +10.8% ($245 per month). The current median is $2,509.

What has rent in Richmond done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Richmond, CA has changed +36.5% ($671 per month). It is now $2,509.

Is rent in Richmond going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Richmond, CA has increased +2.2% ($54/mo). Current median: $2,509.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.