Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Riverside, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Riverside
$2,475/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverside is $2,475 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $565 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverside
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 25% 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, NJ
Rent prices in Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $2,013 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,207 | No Change |  50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | 3% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,475 | 6% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | 21% | 16% |
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 | $2,095 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $2,725 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,207
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
16%
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
$2,095
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
25%
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
30%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Berlin Township, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
$1,940
13%$2,455
23%$2,750
11%$2,354
30%$2,750
$2,350
$3,550
15%$2,300
$2,250
$2,560
$2,397
84%Discover rentals in Riverside, NJ
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House for rent in Riverside
Garage- 711 Bridgeboro St. #1, Riverside, NJ 08075
Studio
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Jul 24
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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 $2,475 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverside?
Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 25% 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 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 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 $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).