Rent vs Buy in Richmond, VA
Neighborhood by neighborhood, from live listings. Updated August 19, 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median 1BR rent | Own 1BR, all in | Buying wins by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Richmond | $1,299 | $1,704 | - |
| The Fan & VCU | $1,380 | $1,678 | year 7 |
| Carytown & Museum District | $1,395 | $1,902 | - |
| Northside & Highland Park | $1,364 | - | - |
| Church Hill & East End | $1,350 | - | - |
| Manchester & Blackwell | $1,295 | $2,179 | - |
| Forest Hill & Westover Hills | $1,345 | - | - |
| Libbie & Grove, Near West End | $1,980 | $1,928 | year 3 |
| Lakeside & Bellevue | $1,050 | - | - |
| Scott's Addition | $1,549 | $1,969 | year 9 |
| South Richmond & Bensley | $1,200 | - | - |
| Bon Air | $1,514 | - | - |
| Glen Allen & Wyndham | $1,613 | - | - |
| Glen Allen & Innsbrook | $1,467 | - | - |
| Short Pump & Far West End | $1,623 | - | - |
| Tuckahoe & Gayton | $1,466 | - | - |
| Brandermill & Swift Creek | $1,655 | - | - |
| Midlothian & Robious | $1,680 | - | - |
| Midlothian & Charter Colony | $1,671 | - | - |