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Rental Market Trends in Riverside, CA

What is the average rent in Riverside, CA?

$1,872/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Riverside, CA is $1,872 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Riverside rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Riverside, you can expect to pay about $1,474 per month for a studio, $1,872 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,287 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,758 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,474/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,872/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,287/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,758/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,578/month
806 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,530/month
971 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,621/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,101/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,751/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,168/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,035/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Riverside, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $18 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, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Riverside, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside?

Based on current rent prices, Arlanza, University Greens and Eastside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlanza
$1,773/month
768 Sq Ft
University Greens
$1,807/month
723 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,833/month
641 Sq Ft
Riverside Airport
$1,883/month
619 Sq Ft
Ramona
$1,953/month
691 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,975/month
874 Sq Ft
Sycamore Canyon Canyon Springs
$2,066/month
761 Sq Ft
La Sierra
$2,067/month
771 Sq Ft
Magnolia Center
$2,100/month
712 Sq Ft
Esplande at Riverwalk
$2,118/month
819 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside?

Based on current rent prices, Arlington South, Downtown Riverside and Northside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlington South
$2,476/month
788 Sq Ft
Downtown Riverside
$2,436/month
761 Sq Ft
Northside
$2,414/month
767 Sq Ft
March Air Reserve Base
$2,359/month
716 Sq Ft
Mission Grove
$2,359/month
716 Sq Ft
Woodcrest
$2,358/month
677 Sq Ft
Canyon Crest
$2,258/month
786 Sq Ft
Victoria
$2,242/month
777 Sq Ft
La Sierra South
$2,193/month
727 Sq Ft
Palisades
$2,152/month
831 Sq Ft

Which Riverside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Riverside with the most apartments available are Canyon Crest, Downtown Riverside and La Sierra .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Canyon Crest
$2,258/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Riverside
$2,436/month
761 Sq Ft
La Sierra
$2,067/month
771 Sq Ft
Northside
$2,414/month
767 Sq Ft
Sycamore Canyon Canyon Springs
$2,066/month
761 Sq Ft
La Sierra South
$2,193/month
727 Sq Ft
Riverside Airport
$1,883/month
619 Sq Ft
Arlanza
$1,773/month
768 Sq Ft
Ramona
$1,953/month
691 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,975/month
874 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Riverside is $1,872, you’ll want to make about $6,240 per month or $74,880 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Riverside, CA is 16.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Riverside is 31.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,474 - $2,758. You can expect to pay 15.8% more for groceries, 13.7% more for utilities, and 14.2% more for transportation.

City

Riverside, CA

2,106 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Riverside, CA 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.

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Apartment Averages

Arlanza

Riverside, CA

Arlington South

Riverside, CA

Studio
$1,649/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,685/month
$2,359/month
Two Bedroom
$1,890/month
$2,551/month
Three Bedroom
$2,421/month
$3,243/month
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Riverside, CA 92507

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Trails at Canyon Crest

Trails at Canyon Crest

5377 Quail Run Rd,
Riverside, CA 92507

$2,271 - $5,469

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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.

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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