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 $1,650. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $1,750. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $2,150. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Riverside, CA is $3,295.

Studio

$1,650


1 bed

$1,750


2 beds

$2,150


3+ beds

$3,295

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

Jul 10 2024Aug 24 2024Oct 09 2024Nov 24 2024Jan 09 2025Feb 23 2025Apr 10 2025May 26 2025Jul 25 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 800 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 (48.74%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.05%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 30.32%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 15.88%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Riverside?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Arlington*$1,763$2,050*
Downtown*$1,930$2,870*
Eastside$1,776$1,600$2,150*
La Sierra*$1,969$2,580$3,145
Magnolia Center*$1,750$2,150*
Ramona*$1,800$2,150*
University*$1,750$1,950$3,295

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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