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$1,400

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912 Jennetta St

RosenbergTX77471

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property at 1200 Carlisle St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1200 Carlisle St

RosenbergTX77471

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Richmond, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aliana$2,443$960207
Waterside$2,479$960139
Pecan Grove$2,529$516259

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Allora Bella Terra in the Firethorne neighborhood priced from $955. Waterside Village in the Mission Sierra neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allora Bella Terra1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$955
Waterside Village1x11BR,1BA$960
Bayou Bend ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,019
Brazos RanchS1Studio,1BA$1,022
Brittany Square1X1- 798 sqft1BR,1BA$1,035
Grand FountainA11BR,1BA$1,043
Marquis Grand Lakes1D1BR,1BA$1,054
Residences at River Park WestA21BR,1BA$1,060
Springs at Summer ParkStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,076
Deseo at Grand MissionA11BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1 Model at Echelon on 99 in the in the Chelsea Harbour neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the Vanderbuilt A Model at Advenir at Grand Parkway West starting at $1,888 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Lakemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Echelon on 99C13BR,2BA$1.48
Advenir at Grand Parkway WestVanderbuilt A3BR,2BA$1.44
Marquis Grand Lakes3A3BR,2BA$1.49
Prose District WestB22BR,2BA$1.46
Grand FountainA21BR,1BA$1.50
The Waterford at Summer ParkB12BR,1BA$1.51
Brittany Square2X2- 888sqft2BR,2BA$1.40
Deseo at Grand MissionA31BR,1BA$1.47
Bayou Bend ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Waterside Village1x11BR,1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, TX with pricing that ranges from $516 to $6,621. There are also 739 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $750 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond ranges from $750 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond range from $1,400 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,820 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,519.

Expert Rental Resources

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