Riverside, CA Rent Trends

Rank #18, last updated July 5

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What is the average rent in Riverside?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Riverside, CA is $1,675. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $1,800. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $2,150. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $3,250.

Studio

$1,675


1 bed

$1,800


2 beds

$2,150


3+ beds

$3,250

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

Jun 16 2024Aug 01 2024Sep 16 2024Nov 01 2024Dec 18 2024Feb 02 2025Mar 20 2025May 06 2025Jul 05 2025$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Riverside

The monthly rent for apartments in Riverside, CA ranges from $500 to $3,700+.

$500 - $1,300

$1,300 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,900

$2,900 - $3,700

$3,700+

What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The average size of a Riverside, CA apartment is 836 square feet, while the median apartment size for Riverside, CA is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Riverside, CA (51.89%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.15%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 28.87%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 14.09%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Riverside?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Downtown*$2,278$2,875*
Eastside$1,940$1,800$2,113*
La Sierra*$2,209$2,506*
Magnolia Center*$1,700$2,200*
Ramona*$1,800$2,150*
University*$1,725$1,478$3,573

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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