# Riverside, CA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Riverside, CA is $2,547/mo across 6 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 7 months.

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Median overall rent across Riverside, CA's **6** mapped neighborhoods is **$2,547**, ranging from **$2,381** in **Canyon Crest** to **$2,699** in **Hawarden Hills**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Riverside, CA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $2,444 $2,444–$2,545 $2,545–$2,548 $2,548–$2,683 Over $2,683 No listings yet Streets

## 3 cheapest overall

- [1 Canyon Crest](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Canyon%20Crest) $2,381

- [2 Arlington Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Arlington%20Heights) $2,444

- [3 Orangecrest](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Orangecrest) $2,545

## 3 most expensive overall

- [1 Hawarden Hills](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Hawarden%20Hills) $2,699

- [2 Downtown Riverside](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Riverside) $2,683

- [3 Riverside 92503](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Riverside%2092503) $2,548

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Canyon Crest](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Canyon%20Crest) | $2,381 | 13 | | — |
| 2 | [Arlington Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Arlington%20Heights) | $2,444 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Orangecrest](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Orangecrest) | $2,545 | 2 | | — |
| 4 | [Riverside 92503](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Riverside%2092503) | $2,548 | 1 | | — |
| 5 | [Downtown Riverside](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Riverside) | $2,683 | 6 | | — |
| 6 | [Hawarden Hills](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Hawarden%20Hills) | $2,699 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$2,463

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Riverside, CA over the last 6 months. Started at $2,451, ended at $2,463.

### Average rent trend, last 6 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| May | 2,451 |
| May | 2,408 |
| May | 2,407 |
| May | 2,501 |
| Jun | 2,441 |
| Jun | 2,402 |
| Jun | 2,459 |
| Jun | 2,529 |
| Jul | 2,511 |
| Jul | 2,448 |
| Jul | 2,449 |
| Jul | 2,447 |
| Jul | 2,485 |
| Aug | 2,525 |
| Aug | 2,547 |
| Aug | 2,478 |
| Aug | 2,511 |
| Sep | 2,515 |
| Sep | 2,548 |
| Sep | 2,550 |
| Sep | 2,471 |
| Oct | 2,448 |
| Oct | 2,476 |
| Oct | 2,395 |
| Oct | 2,455 |
| Oct | 2,502 |
| Nov | 2,463 |

[Full Riverside, CA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/trends/)

## Compare Riverside, CA to nearby California cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Riverside, CA

$2,547

This city

[Moreno Valley, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/moreno-valley-ca/): $2,070 15 km away

[Corona, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/corona-ca/): $2,155 19 km away

[Rialto, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/rialto-ca/): $2,129 19 km away

[Fontana, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/fontana-ca/): $2,267 22 km away

[Redlands, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/redlands-ca/): $2,514 23 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Riverside, CA only counts toward Riverside, CA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a California median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Riverside, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 7 months](https://average-rent.com/city/riverside-ca/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Riverside, CA?

Canyon Crest is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Riverside, CA, with a median rent of $2,381 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Riverside, CA?

Hawarden Hills is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Riverside, CA at a median of $2,699 per month.

How much is an apartment in Riverside, CA?

The median apartment in Riverside, CA rents for $2,547 per month across 6 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Riverside, CA?

The most affordable areas tracked are Canyon Crest, Arlington Heights, Orangecrest. Each has its own filtered listing on the Riverside, CA apartments page.