Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Riverside, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Riverside

$1,499/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverside is $1,499 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverside

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverside rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Riverside, Austin, TX

Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Riverside, Austin, TX

Rent prices in Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $1,502, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,612.

Listings

Studio

$1,009

1%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,372

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,612

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,590

2%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,525

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,372

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,612

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,590

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverside, Austin, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Riverside, Austin, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Riverside and Bouldin Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riverside

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,088
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, Austin, TX is 51% lower than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Riverside, Austin, TX

1730 E Oltorf St #A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Austin

1730 E Oltorf St #A1, Austin, TX 78741

1 bed

1 bath

$674

Apartment for rent

1730 E Oltorf St #809 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Austin

1730 E Oltorf St #809, Austin, TX 78741

1 bed

1 bath

$681

Apartment for rent

Parker Heights - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8

Very good

Parker Heights

1302 Parker Ln, Austin, TX 78741

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$700–$775

Apartment for rent

Emerson Apartments at Town Lake - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8

Very good

Emerson Apartments at Town Lake

1919 Burton Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,075

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Riverside, Austin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverside rental market.

How much is rent in Riverside?

The average rent in Riverside is $1,499 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverside is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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