Average Rent in Riverside, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Riverside, CA

Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 4% 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, CA

Rent prices in Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,030, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,335.


Studio	$1,625	No Change	11%
1 bedroom	$1,750	1%	5%
2 bedroom	$2,380	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$3,000	2%	5%
4 bedroom	$3,800	3%	2%

		Listings
Arlanza	$2,450
Arlington	$2,314
Canyon Crest	$2,416
Downtown Riverside	$2,250
Eastside	$2,042
La Sierra	$2,495
Magnolia Center	$2,850
Ramona	$2,492
University	$1,827
Wood Streets	$1,795


Apartments	$2,030	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,200	5%	No Change
Houses	$3,100	3%	No Change
Rooms	$1,095	15%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,380

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverside, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?

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

Riverside

Median rent price$2,380

25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000

58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.

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Discover rentals in Riverside, CA

University Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

University Crest Apartments

3170 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507

2 beds

1 bath

$530

Price drop

5d+ ago

Wood Streets house for rent in Riverside

private rooms near ucla & riverside | furnished, flexible housing made simple

5077 Olivewood Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

1 bed

1 bath

$750

5d+ ago

University house for rent in Riverside

102 East Manfield Street - BR2

102 E Manfield St #BR2, Riverside, CA 92507

4 beds

2 baths

$795

2 - 7789 River Gulch Rd, Riverside, CA 92507 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

2 - 7789 River Gulch Rd, Riverside, CA 92507

1 bed

1 bath

$830

111 - 7639 Sage Scrub Dr, Riverside, CA 92507 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

111 - 7639 Sage Scrub Dr, Riverside, CA 92507

1 bed

1 bath

$880–$890

5d+ ago

House for rent in Riverside

Private Room for Rent - NEW HOUSE (Grand Terrace)

7068 Laban Ln, Riverside, CA 92507

1 bed

2 baths

$1,040

$890

Price drop

Radiant Riverside Rooms - Fully Furnished! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Radiant Riverside Rooms - Fully Furnished!

3455 Dwight Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507

1 bed

1 bath

$955

5d+ ago

University condo for rent in Riverside

Riverside, CA

1415 Everton Pl, Riverside, CA 92507

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Riverside, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverside rental market.

How much is rent in Riverside?

The average rent in Riverside is $2,380 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 4% 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 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Riverside?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside are Wood Streets ($1,795/mo), University ($1,827/mo), and Eastside ($2,042/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Riverside?

June offers the best rental deals in Riverside, with rents running approximately 3.2% lower than December, which sees the highest prices. March and July are the most competitive months with higher demand, while December has the lowest competition.

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).