Average Rent in Riverside, CA
25 apartment buildings, 212 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,536/mo
Cheapest
$1,500/mo
Properties
25
Units
212
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 25 properties in Riverside, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Riverside, CA Rent Prices
All 25 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
1st Rate Rentals
5842 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
Berkdale Apartments
1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Boulder Creek
2442 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Summer Meadows
3429 Rustin Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Cranford Court Apartments
3939 Cranford Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Dwell Apartment Homes
160 W Big Springs Rd, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Mission Lofts Apartments
3050 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Rate Rentals 5842 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2.64 | 4.2 (86) | 1 |
| 2 | Berkdale Apartments 1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,699 | $2,134 | $3.62 | 3.6 (165) | 38 |
| 3 | Boulder Creek 2442 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,746 | $2,005 | $2.67 | 4 (209) | 11 |
| 4 | Summer Meadows 3429 Rustin Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,875 | $2,413 | $2.53 | 4.1 (66) | 4 |
| 5 | Cranford Court Apartments 3939 Cranford Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,888 | $2,058 | $2.79 | 4.4 (60) | 4 |
| 6 | Dwell Apartment Homes 160 W Big Springs Rd, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,960 | $2,174 | $2.59 | 4.1 (138) | 4 |
| 7 | Mission Lofts Apartments 3050 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, USA | $1,995 | $2,332 | $3.32 | 4.4 (127) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
1st Rate Rentals
4.2 (86)5842 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
Berkdale Apartments
3.6 (165)1234 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Boulder Creek
4 (209)2442 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Summer Meadows
4.1 (66)3429 Rustin Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Cranford Court Apartments
4.4 (60)3939 Cranford Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Dwell Apartment Homes
4.1 (138)160 W Big Springs Rd, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Riverside, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Riverside, CA is $2,536 per month, based on 212 units across 25 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,500 at 1st Rate Rentals to $2,380 at Canyon Bluffs Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,029/mo | $1,746/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $2,249/mo | $1,500/mo | 99 |
| 2 Bed | $2,735/mo | $1,999/mo | 94 |
| 3 Bed | $3,517/mo | $2,775/mo | 13 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Riverside, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Riverside, CA averages $2,249/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,735/mo. At the local median household income of $88,575, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Riverside, CA at $1,812/mo. The current tracked market average runs 40% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Riverside, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Inland Empire
Demand in the Inland Empire rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- UC Riverside
- Riverside Community Hospital
- March Air Reserve Base
Mean one-way commute in Riverside, CA is 32 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Riverside, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$101,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,536/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,500/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Riverside, CA is $88,575 , about 27% 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) | $2,536 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,722/mo |
Population
316,241
Median household income
$88,575
Census median rent
$1,812/mo
Rent as % of income
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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Nearby cities in California
How Riverside, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Riverside, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +13% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +27% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -10% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +32% | 21 |
| Escondido, CA | $2,788 | +10% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Riverside, CA?
The average rent in Riverside, CA is $2,536 per month, based on 212 units across 25 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Riverside, CA?
The lowest available rent in Riverside, CA starts at $1,500 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Riverside, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Riverside, CA average $2,249/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,500/mo across 99 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Riverside, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Riverside, CA average $2,735/mo. Units start from $1,999/mo across 94 units currently listed.
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