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Rental Market Trends in Riverside, AL

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Riverside, AL is $1,075/month.

Rent in Riverside is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,075/month

Average Rent

550 Sq Ft

Average Size

-20.9%

Change / Year

6

Available Apartments

Riverside rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Riverside average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Riverside average $1,075 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Riverside average $1,204 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Riverside average $1,450 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,075/month
550 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
845 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,450/month
1,067 Sq Ft
View Riverside Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Riverside, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 20.9%, which averages out to $225 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Riverside, AL

September 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 $1,075, you’ll want to make about $3,583 per month or $42,996 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.

City

Riverside, AL

6 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Riverside, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Riverside, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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    Avg Rent: $1,138/month

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    Avg Rent: $561/month

Apartment Communities in Riverside We Think You'll Love

RiverHouse

RiverHouse

300 Riverhouse Loop,
Riverside, AL 35135

1-3 Beds | $1,075 - $1,360

1545 McKesie St

1545 McKesie St

1545 McKesie St,
Riverside, AL 35135

4 Beds | $1,825

139 Driftwood Ln

139 Driftwood Ln

139 Driftwood Ln,
Lincoln, AL 35096

3 Beds | $1,495

Brook Hill Village Apartments

Brook Hill Village Apartments

900 Brookhill Cir,
Pell City, AL 35125

1-3 Beds | $1,030 - $1,280

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Riverside?

The average rent in Riverside is $1,075 per month, which is 35.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Riverside?

Rents in Riverside, AL are decreasing, with prices down 20.9% year-over-year and $225 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Riverside?

In Riverside, AL, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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