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Rental Market Trends in Riverside, AL

What is the average rent in Riverside, AL?

$1,175/month

Average Rent

550 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+12.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Riverside, AL is $1,175 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Riverside more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Riverside, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,175 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,192 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,550 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,175/month
550 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,192/month
845 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,550/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Riverside, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 12.8%, which averages out to $150 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Riverside, AL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Riverside, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Riverside, AL?

Because the average rent in Riverside is $1,175, you’ll want to make about $3,916 per month or $46,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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RiverHouse

300 Riverhouse Loop,
Riverside, AL 35135

$1,175 - $1,550

1-3 Beds

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11456 US-78

11456 US-78,
Riverside, AL 35135

$1,600 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 24 Month Lease

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101 Ilamo Cir

101 Ilamo Cir,
Pell City, AL 35128

$1,500

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1305 Harrison Cir,
Pell City, AL 35128

$1,000 - $1,130

1-2 Beds

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United States Alabama Riverside Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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