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Average Rent in The Fan District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in The Fan District, Richmond, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,871/mo
Lowest Available
$1,605/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
The Fan District vs Richmond, VA Average
The Fan District is cheaper the Richmond, VA average by $162/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,033/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in The Fan District?
As of June 2026, the average rent in The Fan District is $1,871 per month across 1 apartment community and 21 available units.
The most affordable option is The Westbrook at Brewers Row starting at $1,605/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,619/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,206/mo.
Prices range from $1,605 to $2,228 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
The Fan District Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in The Fan District
Rent Prices by Apartment in The Fan District
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbrook at Brewers Row | $1,605/mo | $1,871/mo | 21 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for The Fan District Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in The Fan District
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,871/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,605/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in The Fan District is $62,671 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in The Fan District
Overall prices in The Fan District runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, 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 The Fan District's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,871 |
| Utilities | $434 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,036 |
| Healthcare | $505 |
| Other goods and services | $808 |
| Estimated total | $5,179/mo |
Population
227,595
Median household income
$62,671
Census median rent
$1,314/mo
Rent as % of income
31.4%
Median age
34.5
Mean commute
22 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.
Explore The Fan District Apartments
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