Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Riverside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Riverside, CA rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,205/month. Renters today are paying $4 less per month on average than last year, a modest decline amid a month-over-month drop of 1.5%.
Compared to national trends
Riverside runs 13.7% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California metro with 229 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Riverside rent for about $1,625/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,263/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,150/month and $3,850/month respectively. Houses rent at a median of $3,280/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,975/month, reflecting the city's inventory split.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hawarden Hills saw rents fall 86.4% year over year to $2,448/month across 12 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 2.0% decline. Alessandro Heights and Sycamore Canyon Canyon Springs also experienced steep drops of 74.3% and 53.9% respectively, showing localized market shifts in Riverside.
Median rent
Median rent in Riverside
$2,205/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverside is $2,205 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverside
229
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $3,280. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,263.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,263 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 |  3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $2,475 | |
Canyon Crest | $2,584 | |
Downtown Riverside | $2,132 | |
Eastside | $1,775 | |
La Sierra | $2,266 | |
Magnolia Center | $2,447 | |
Mission Grove | $2,487 | |
Northside | $2,175 | |
Ramona | $2,390 | |
University | $1,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,975 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,280 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,263
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Arlington
Average rent
$2,475
University
Average rent
$1,799
Downtown Riverside
Average rent
$2,132
La Sierra
Average rent
$2,266
Canyon Crest
Average rent
$2,584
Eastside
Average rent
$1,775
Magnolia Center
Average rent
$2,447
Ramona
Average rent
$2,390
Northside
Average rent
$2,175
Mission Grove
Average rent
$2,487
Apartments
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,280
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
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
14%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.
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6%Discover rentals in Riverside, CA
1d ago
1170 Tripoli St, Riverside, CA 92507
2–3 beds
2 baths
$515–$1,380
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1147 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
2 beds
2 baths
$646–$1,280
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$830–$1,380
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$830
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
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Wood Streets house for rent in Riverside
3981 Rosewood Pl #1, Riverside, CA 92506
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Ramona house for rent in Riverside
3538 Roslyn St #1, Riverside, CA 92504
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Victoria townhouse for rent in Riverside
2718 Nectarine Ave #1, Riverside, CA 92506
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4747 Jurupa Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,398–$4,466
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,450
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,315
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,315
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
12771 Tehama Cir, Riverside, CA 92503
4 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,398–$4,466
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,398–$4,466
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 17
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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 $2,205 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverside?
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverside is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Riverside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside are Eastside ($1,775/mo), University ($1,799/mo), and Downtown Riverside ($2,132/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Riverside?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Riverside average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,310/month. One-bedrooms dropped 2.1% year over year, while two-bedrooms remained relatively stable.
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).