Average Rent in Riverside, CA

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Current Versus Historical Riverside, CA Rents

Riverside rentals average $1,398 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-4.44%) year-over-year from $1,465 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.51%) year-over-year from $1,640 to $1,698. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.43%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (4.82%) year-over-year from $2,958 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $296 (8.29%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,863. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.89	$1,400	$1,465 (-4.44%)	$1,720 (-18.60%)
1 BR	$31.60	$1,698	$1,640 (3.51%)	$1,738 (-2.30%)
2 BR	$29.81	$2,300	$2,333 (-1.43%)	$2,113 (8.83%)
3 BR	$27.59	$3,100	$2,958 (4.82%)	$2,839 (9.19%)
4+ BR	$21.93	$3,863	$3,567 (8.29%)	$3,383 (14.16%)

Historical Rents in Riverside, CA

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Top Cities Near Riverside

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Riverside. The average rent in Riverside is currently $3,350 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Bernardino, CA, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Riverside, CA is Yorba Linda, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,975 per month.

Let's compare Riverside, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Riverside, CA is 1.97% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.36% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Riverside, CA are about 8.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Riverside, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Bernardino, CA	$1,485	$1,450	$1,850	$2,000
Redlands, CA	$1,548	$1,700	$2,350	$2,650
Moreno Valley, CA	$1,425	$1,725	$2,290	$3,000
Ontario, CA	$1,500	$1,975	$2,500	$3,000
Lake Elsinore, CA	N/A	$1,850	$1,950	$3,100
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$1,425	$1,650	$2,700	$3,300
Chino, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$3,400
Corona, CA	$1,850	$1,823	$2,550	$3,500
Fontana, CA	$1,500	$1,798	$2,438	$3,500
Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,483	$2,786	$3,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverside

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Riverside. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and Westpark. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Riverside, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Riverside, CA is currently around $4,425 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Riverside's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Riverside, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Riverside. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,781	$3,680	$3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,775	$4,275
Westpark, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,895	$3,500	$4,400
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,500	$4,450
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,980	$3,900	$5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	$4,500	$5,900

Top Counties Near Riverside

There are a total of 1 counties located by Riverside, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,800. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Riverside, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverside, CA is 87.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverside, CA is 50.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverside, CA is 52.34% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,624	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Riverside

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Riverside, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91764, Ontario, CA at $2,592 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 92602, Irvine, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Riverside, CA is $2,150 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,786 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Riverside, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$3,875	$5,000
91709, Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,483	$2,786	$3,550
92336, Fontana, CA	N/A	$2,020	$2,963	$3,625
91730, Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$1,425	$2,400	$2,700	$3,297
91710, Chino, CA	N/A	$1,975	$2,500	$3,373
92880, Riverside County, CA	N/A	$1,725	$2,350	$3,980
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,340	$3,700	$6,000
91764, Ontario, CA	$1,500	$2,074	$2,400	$2,592
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,920	$2,822	$3,475	$4,250
91786, Upland, CA	N/A	$1,600	$2,400	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverside Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Riverside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Riverside, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Riverside, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Riverside, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Riverside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,398 and an average price per square feet of $44.89. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Riverside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,698 and an average price per square feet of $31.60. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Riverside, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,298 and an average price per square feet of $29.81. There are a total of 32 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.

How have rent prices in Riverside, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Riverside, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Riverside, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Riverside, CA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.