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Average Rent in Richland, WA

13 apartment buildings, 106 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,701/mo

median $1,707

+2.7% vs last month

Cheapest

$895/mo

The Franklin

Properties

13

tracked daily

Units

106

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Richland, WA.

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$1,596
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Richland, WA $1,500$1,583$1,667$1,750 Jul 23Aug 6Aug 27Sep 10Sep 24

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Richland, WA Rent Prices

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Richland, WA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Richland, WA is $1,701 per month, based on 106 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at The Franklin to $2,673 at Vintage at Richland.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,189/mo $895/mo 8
1 Bed $1,582/mo $1,412/mo 22
2 Bed $1,724/mo $1,133/mo 61
3 Bed $2,055/mo $1,466/mo 15

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Market Context

Who rents in Richland, WA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Richland, WA averages $1,582/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,724/mo. At the local median household income of $92,550, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Richland, WA at $1,397/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Richland, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$68,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,701/mo.

Comfortable income

$82,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.

Median household income in Richland, WA is $92,550 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Richland, WA

Overall prices in Richland, WA runs below the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Richland, WA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,701
Utilities $358
Groceries $567
Transportation $853
Healthcare $416
Other goods and services $666
Estimated total $4,560/mo

Population

61,912

Median household income

$92,550

Census median rent

$1,397/mo

Census rent burden

27.0%

Median age

36.4

Mean commute

20 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Washington

How Richland, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Richland, WA 30-Day Change Properties
Seattle, WA $3,173 +87% +1.4% 60
Bellingham, WA $1,616 -5% +1.3% 19
Renton, WA $2,164 +27% -4.9% 16
Shoreline, WA $2,263 +33% -0.2% 16
Lacey, WA $1,851 +9% +0.3% 15
Lakewood, WA $1,842 +8% +1.4% 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Richland, WA?

The average rent in Richland, WA is $1,701 per month, based on 106 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Richland, WA?

The median asking rent in Richland, WA is $1,707 per month, computed from 106 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,701/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Richland, WA?

The lowest available rent in Richland, WA starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Richland, WA?

1-bedroom apartments in Richland, WA average $1,582/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,412/mo across 22 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Richland, WA?

2-bedroom apartments in Richland, WA average $1,724/mo. Units start from $1,133/mo across 61 units currently listed.

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