Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Riverside, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Riverside
$2,100/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverside is $2,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverside
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Riverside, NJ
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, NJ
Rent prices in Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,073, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 10% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $2,485 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 25% |  19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Riverside, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,073 | 37% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $2,750 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,485
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Riverside, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,073
Last 30 days
37%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverside, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Riverside and Berlin Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Riverside
8%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, NJ is 11% higher than the median rent in Berlin Township, NJ.
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260%Discover rentals in Riverside, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Riverside
507 S Fairview St, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Riverside
6 Burke St #NA, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Riverside
6 Burke St #NA, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Riverside
6 Burke St #NA, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Riverside
507 S Fairview St, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Riverside
6 Burke St #NA, Riverside, NJ 08075
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Riverside, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Riverside rental market.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The average rent in Riverside is $2,100 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverside?
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverside is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverside?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Riverside?
Utilities are rarely included in Riverside rental properties, with essentially 0% of listings including utilities across all apartment types. Renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs when planning their monthly housing expenses.
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).