Rent vs Buy in Richmond, VA
Neighborhood by neighborhood, from live listings. Updated September 14, 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median 1BR rent | Own 1BR, all in | Buying wins by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Richmond | $1,320 | $2,056 | - |
| The Fan & VCU | $1,350 | $1,987 | - |
| Carytown & Museum District | $1,450 | - | - |
| Northside & Highland Park | - | - | - |
| Church Hill & East End | $1,350 | - | - |
| Manchester & Blackwell | $1,250 | $2,102 | - |
| Forest Hill & Westover Hills | $1,250 | - | - |
| Libbie & Grove, Near West End | $1,800 | $2,007 | year 5 |
| Lakeside & Bellevue | $995 | - | - |
| Scott's Addition | $1,549 | $2,007 | - |
| South Richmond & Bensley | $1,224 | - | - |
| Bon Air | $1,500 | - | - |
| Glen Allen & Wyndham | $1,539 | - | - |
| Glen Allen & Innsbrook | $1,548 | - | - |
| Short Pump & Far West End | $1,678 | - | - |
| Tuckahoe & Gayton | $1,454 | - | - |
| Brandermill & Swift Creek | $1,650 | - | - |
| Midlothian & Robious | $1,656 | - | - |
| Midlothian & Charter Colony | $1,666 | - | - |
| Mechanicsville | - | - | - |
| Mechanicsville & Atlee | - | - | - |