Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Riva, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Riva

$2,779/mo

decreased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riva is $2,779 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $869 more per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riva

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riva rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Riva, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Riva, MD

Average rent prices in Riva have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 44% 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 Riva, MD

Rent prices in Riva vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riva is $2,432, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Riva run $2,435 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,102.

Listings

Studio

$2,147

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,320

28%

-

2 bedroom

$2,965

10%

-

3 bedroom

$3,095

7%

-

4 bedroom

$3,995

10%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,147

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,320

Last 30 days

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,965

Last 30 days

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riva, MD, 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 Riva, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Riva and Aquasco by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riva

Median rent price$2,779
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,346
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riva, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Aquasco, MD.

Discover rentals in Riva, MD

504 Walnut Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Riva

Residential Lease, RIVA, MD

504 Walnut Dr, Riva, MD 21140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Riva, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Riva rental market.

How much is rent in Riva?

The average rent in Riva is $2,779 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riva?

Average rent prices in Riva have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

How does Riva rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riva is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $869 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riva?

To comfortably afford rent in Riva, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/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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