Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Riverside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Riverside rent stands today
Riverside, CA rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,320/month. Renters today are paying $47 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.0% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Riverside runs 22.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with 246 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Riverside rent for $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,278/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,200/month, while apartments are at $1,930/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alessandro Heights saw rents fall 81.2% year over year to $2,825/month across 23 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 2.1% rent increase and marks a distinct neighborhood-specific change.
Median rent
Median rent in Riverside
$2,320/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverside is $2,320 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverside
246
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Riverside, CA
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,930, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,264.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,278 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $2,345 | |
Canyon Crest | $2,545 | |
Downtown Riverside | $1,999 | |
Eastside | $1,924 | |
La Sierra | $2,469 | |
Magnolia Center | $2,775 | |
Northside | $2,995 | |
Orangecrest | $3,642 | |
Ramona | $2,200 | |
University | $1,825 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,930 | 3% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,315 | 4% | 10% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 23% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,278
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
University
Average rent
$1,825
Downtown Riverside
Average rent
$1,999
La Sierra
Average rent
$2,469
Eastside
Average rent
$1,924
Canyon Crest
Average rent
$2,545
Ramona
Average rent
$2,200
Magnolia Center
Average rent
$2,775
Northside
Average rent
$2,995
Orangecrest
Average rent
$3,642
Arlington
Average rent
$2,345
Apartments
Average rent
$1,930
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
No Change
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
22%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.
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$2,875
1%$3,152
5%$1,870
3%$2,312
5%$2,985
4%$3,000
$2,620
5%$2,450
5%$2,750
8%$2,405
3%$1,850
$2,200
5%Discover rentals in Riverside, CA
4h ago
3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$485–$1,879
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1147 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
2 beds
2 baths
$515
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$830
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
21195 Broken Stone Ct, Riverside, CA 92507
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Riverside house for rent in Riverside
3523 Twogood Ln #1, Riverside, CA 92501
5 beds
3 baths
$10,500
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.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Arlanza house for rent in Riverside
7142 Dimaggio St #1, Riverside, CA 92503
5 beds
3 baths
$10,500
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.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Riverside
16260 Vaquero Ct #1, Riverside, CA 92504
4 beds
2 baths
$10,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Wood Streets house for rent in Riverside
3981 Rosewood Pl #1, Riverside, CA 92506
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,500
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.House for rent
Available May 8
11h ago
Verified
1120 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$2,091
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,465–$5,625
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7955 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,120–$2,825
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,669–$2,315
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
11271 Cullen Ct, Riverside, CA 92505
4 beds
2 baths
$3,544
Price dropped $105Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 23
2d ago
Verified
5119 Noble St, Riverside, CA 92503
4 beds
2 baths
$3,383
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
10326 Pendleton St, Riverside, CA 92505
4 beds
2 baths
$3,399
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
11h ago
Verified
1120 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$2,091
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,669–$2,315
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Canyon Crest apartment for rent in Riverside
5300 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,320 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverside?
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverside is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Riverside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside are University ($1,825/mo), Eastside ($1,924/mo), and Downtown Riverside ($1,999/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).