Raincross Promenade
3250 Market St,
Riverside, CA 92501
$2,295 - $3,645
1-3 Beds
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA Area Guide
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The University of California Riverside is one of ten universities within the prestigious University of California system and the only University of California located in Inland Southern California. Established in 1907, UC Riverside is in the midst of tremendous growth and now recognized as one of the most diverse research universities in the United States. UCR is committed to pioneering research, educating students, contributing to the local economy, and promoting positive growth. Located off of the 215 Freeway, UCR is convenient for commuters. If you’re looking to live closer to campus, check out nearby neighborhoods such as Canyon Crest, Mission Grove, and Downtown Riverside for rental apartments and condominiums. UCR’s campus is home to a thriving arts community and hosts a variety of lecture series, concerts, film festivals, and performances. The UCR community bonds over Highlanders sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. Major cultural and recreational sites are within driving distance of UCR’s campus in addition to desert, mountain, and coastal destinations. Downtown Los Angeles is just 50 miles away, whenever you want to taste the bustle of city life.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside, CA is $1,472 for a studio, $1,869 for one bedroom, $2,285 for two bedrooms, and $2,745 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,472/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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693 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,869/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,285/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,184 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,745/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
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Grades K-5
767 Students
Public
Grades K-12
665 Students
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Grades K-5
684 Students
Public
Grades K-5
535 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Public
Grades K-12
665 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
844 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
743 Students
Public
Grades K-12
524 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,136 Students
Public
Grades K-12
665 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,699 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,780 Students
Public
Grades K-12
524 Students
Gateway College And Career Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
394 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UCR Botanic Gardens
- Louis Robidoux Nature Center
- California Citrus State Historical Park
- Mary Vagle Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Ontario International
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
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