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Richland, WA

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A riverside city boasting world-class wine

Wineries River Eclectic Scenic Museums

Where the beautiful Columbia River meets the Yakima, you’ll find a city of outdoor recreation, world-class wineries, and quirky local hot spots. Richland is a unique city tucked on the riverbanks of Southern Washington state. The fertile area boasts of sensational vineyards and over 200 wineries with scenic tastings and impressive collections. This city makes up one third of the Tri-Cities, along with Pasco and Kennewick. Easy entry onto Interstates 82 and 182 make Richland very accessible.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a plethora of activities offered by the Columbia River and surrounding parks. Take a stunning stroll along the Sacagawea Heritage Trail or paddleboard along the Columbia River’s shore. Dive into the area’s rich history at the REACH Museum or unwind at one of the city’s lush golf courses. Richland features shopping opportunities like the funky Uptown Shopping Center, a vintage hub with public art, antique shops, and local treats. Renters looking to join this bustling riverside community can choose from a range of affordable to luxury apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Richland, WA is $1,246 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,615 for two bedrooms, and $2,011 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richland has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,639/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,430/month
1,137 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Richland, WA is 2.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Richland is 10.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,246 - $2,011. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 16.3% less for utilities, and 21.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

White Bluffs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

629 Students

7
out of 10

Orchard Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

616 Students

7
out of 10

Marcus Whitman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

484 Students

7
out of 10

Three Rivers Homelink

Public

Grades K-12

660 Students

6
out of 10

Badger Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

569 Students

6
out of 10

Three Rivers Homelink

Public

Grades K-12

660 Students

6
out of 10

Carmichael Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

4
out of 10

Chief Joseph Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

697 Students

3
out of 10

Richland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,137 Students

7
out of 10

Hanford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,788 Students

6
out of 10

Three Rivers Homelink

Public

Grades K-12

660 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The REACH Interpretive Center
  • Zintel Canyon

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.