Riverside, CA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Riverside?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Riverside, CA is $1,638. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $1,798. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $2,150. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $3,195.

Studio

$1,638


1 bed

$1,798


2 beds

$2,150


3+ beds

$3,195

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 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Mar 01 2025Apr 16 2025Jun 16 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 814 square feet, while the median apartment size for Riverside, CA is 804 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Riverside, CA (53.64%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.21%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 31.03%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 11.11%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Riverside?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Arlington*$1,901$2,184*
Downtown*$1,790$2,975*
Eastside*$1,700$2,150*
La Sierra*$2,157$2,450*
Ramona*$1,800$2,100*
University*$1,750$960$3,473

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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