Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Riverside, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Riverside

$1,442/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverside is $1,442 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $458 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverside

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverside rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,414, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,444.

Listings

Studio

$1,034

3%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,336

9%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,445

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$2,450

17%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,799

29%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,034

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,336

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

7%

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$1,442
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,681
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, Austin, TX is 14% lower than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Riverside, Austin, TX

Emerson Apartments at Town Lake - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Emerson Apartments at Town Lake

1919 Burton Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Alister Apartments at Town Lake - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Alister Apartments at Town Lake

1845 Burton Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$640–$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
South Shore - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

South Shore

2005 Willow Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$649–$1,024

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Parker Heights & Flats | Affordable Austin Apartments & Townhomes Near Downtown - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $1,442 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverside is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $458 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 $58,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Austin