Riverside, CA Rent Trends

Rank #17, last updated December 12

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What is the average rent in Riverside?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Riverside, CA is $1,665. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $1,806. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $2,220. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $2,995.

Studio

$1,665


1 bed

$1,806


2 beds

$2,220


3+ beds

$2,995

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Riverside

Apartment Rent Ranges in Riverside

The monthly rent for apartments in Riverside, CA ranges from $400 to $4,000+.

$400 - $1,300

$1,300 - $2,200

$2,200 - $3,100

$3,100 - $4,000

$4,000+

What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The average size of a Riverside, CA apartment is 851 square feet, while the median apartment size for Riverside, CA is 825 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Riverside, CA (44%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 33.33%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 19.67%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Riverside?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Downtown**$2,795$3,195
Eastside$1,490$1,812$2,043*
La Sierra*$1,982$2,542*
Magnolia Center*$1,800$2,550*
Ramona*$1,800$2,300$2,898
University*$1,750$1,753$2,895

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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