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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Riverside, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Riverside rent stands today
Riverside, CA rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,275/month. Renters are paying $123 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.0% increase month over month as the market moves up from its recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Riverside rents run 16.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among metros with 247 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Riverside rent for $1,612/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,748/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,292/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $3,800/month. Houses command a median of $3,250/month compared to $1,995/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Riverside
$2,275/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverside is $2,275 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverside
247
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Riverside, CA
Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,291.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,612 | 2% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,747 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,292 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,067 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlanza | $2,150 | |
Arlington | $2,407 | |
Canyon Crest | $2,544 | |
Downtown Riverside | $1,895 | |
Eastside | $1,712 | |
La Sierra | $2,306 | |
Magnolia Center | $2,408 | |
Mission Grove | $2,962 | |
Ramona | $2,400 | |
University | $1,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $997 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,292
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,067
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
University
Average rent
$1,799
La Sierra
Average rent
$2,306
Arlington
Average rent
$2,407
Magnolia Center
Average rent
$2,408
Canyon Crest
Average rent
$2,544
Eastside
Average rent
$1,712
Downtown Riverside
Average rent
$1,895
Ramona
Average rent
$2,400
Arlanza
Average rent
$2,150
Mission Grove
Average rent
$2,962
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
10%
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
17%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,950
1%$3,132
6%$1,995
$2,300
1%$3,000
$3,095
4%$2,570
1%$2,689
4%$2,883
7%$2,537
3%$1,925
2%$2,255
2%Discover rentals in Riverside, CA
2d ago
1170 Tripoli St, Riverside, CA 92507
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$515–$1,380
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1147 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
2 beds
2 baths
$646–$1,280
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University apartment for rent in Riverside
445 Maravilla Dr #BR1, Riverside, CA 92507
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
House for rent in Riverside
7068 Laban Ln, Riverside, CA 92507
1 bed
2 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Jun 20
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
2h ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,165
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,312–$3,608
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
3050 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$2,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3900 Fir Tree Dr, Riverside, CA 92505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,220–$2,695
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,165
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,312–$3,608
Price drop
House for rent
50m ago
Verified
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8655 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,165
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
21495 Lemay Dr, Riverside, CA 92518
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,312–$3,608
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
1005 Via Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
955 Via Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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 $2,275 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverside?
Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverside is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Riverside?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside are Eastside ($1,712/mo), University ($1,799/mo), and Downtown Riverside ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Riverside?
Riverside's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. Both apartment sizes have remained relatively stable with slight declines from the previous year.
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).