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Average Rent in Riverside, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 22 apartment communities in Riverside, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,625/mo
▲ +1.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
22
tracked daily
Units Listed
112
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Riverside, CA
Compare average rent across Riverside, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Hills | $2,825 | ▲ $125 | $2,570 | 1 | 5 |
| Downtown Riverside | $2,653 | ▲ $102 | $2,000 | 7 | 33 |
| Orangecrest | $2,522 | ▼ $29 | $2,099 | 2 | 40 |
| Arlington Heights | $2,446 | ▲ $82 | $2,145 | 2 | 22 |
| Canyon Crest | $2,388 | ▲ $3 | $1,750 | 12 | 107 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Riverside, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Riverside, CA is $2,625 per month across 22 apartment communities and 112 available units. Rents have increased $42 (1.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Summer Meadows starting at $2,225/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,625/mo.
Prices range from $2,225 to $3,557 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 42 units are currently listed.
Riverside, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,644 | - | 5 |
| May 2026 | $2,512 | -$132 | 19 |
| June 2026 | $2,557 | +$45 | 19 |
| July 2026 | $2,527 | -$30 | 23 |
| August 2026 | $2,503 | -$24 | 23 |
| September 2026 | $2,532 | +$29 | 23 |
| October 2026 | $2,546 | +$14 | 22 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Riverside, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Riverside, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Meadows | $2,225/mo | $2,292/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Berkdale Apartments | $2,250/mo | $2,332/mo | 6 | 3.6 |
| Cranford Court Apartments | $2,278/mo | $2,278/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Dwell Apartment Homes | $2,345/mo | $2,365/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| Mission Grove Park | $2,442/mo | $2,629/mo | 21 | 3.9 |
| Stone Canyon Apartments | $2,443/mo | $2,526/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Core at Sycamore Highlands | $2,445/mo | $2,551/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Riverside, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$105,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,625/mo.
Comfortable income
$126,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,225/mo), you need to earn at least $89,000/year.
Median household income in Riverside, CA is $88,575 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Riverside, CA
Overall prices in Riverside, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Riverside, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,625 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,811/mo |
Population
316,241
Median household income
$88,575
Census median rent
$1,812/mo
Census rent burden
33.8%
Median age
33.1
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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