Average Rent in Riverside, CA

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Current Versus Historical Riverside, CA Rents

Riverside rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $3,763 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-4.05%) year-over-year from $1,524 to $1,463. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (11.70%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.73%) year-over-year from $2,292 to $2,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (7.43%) year-over-year from $2,974 to $3,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (10.45%) year-over-year from $3,508 to $3,875. 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 2.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.43	$1,463	$1,524 (-4.05%)	$1,623 (-9.86%)
1 BR	$35.00	$1,750	$1,567 (11.70%)	$1,694 (3.30%)
2 BR	$27.99	$2,275	$2,292 (-0.73%)	$2,122 (7.23%)
3 BR	$27.62	$3,195	$2,974 (7.43%)	$2,797 (14.24%)
4+ BR	$20.77	$3,875	$3,508 (10.45%)	$3,350 (15.67%)

Historical Rents in Riverside, CA

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Top Cities Near Riverside

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Riverside. The average rent in Riverside is currently $3,480 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $1,621, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Riverside, CA is Irvine, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 6.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Riverside, CA are about 8.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Riverside, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Bernardino, CA	$1,498	$1,450	$2,000	$2,000
Redlands, CA	$1,950	$1,695	$2,150	$2,873
Moreno Valley, CA	$1,400	$1,825	$2,195	$2,995
Ontario, CA	N/A	$2,025	$2,475	$3,120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200
Chino, CA	$1,350	$2,000	$2,775	$3,480
Corona, CA	$2,000	$1,825	$2,450	$3,500
Fontana, CA	N/A	$2,200	$2,200	$3,500
Upland, CA	$1,600	$1,698	$2,400	$3,600
Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,492	$2,724	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverside

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Riverside. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Northwood, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Riverside, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Riverside, CA is currently around $4,513 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Riverside's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Riverside, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,575 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 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	$2,517	$2,772	$3,695	$3,575
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,300	$4,500
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,350	$4,525
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,375	$3,990	$5,500

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 $4,950. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Riverside, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverside, CA is 70.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverside, CA is 47.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverside, CA is 60.00% 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	$2,475	$2,575	$3,600	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Riverside

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Riverside, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,750.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Riverside, CA is $2,296 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,319 per month. Which comes out to $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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	$2,400	$3,900	$5,050
91709, Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,492	$2,724	$3,650
92336, Fontana, CA	N/A	N/A	$3,100	$3,700
91730, Rancho Cucamonga, CA	N/A	$2,193	$2,498	$3,100
91710, Chino, CA	$1,350	$2,000	$2,750	$3,400
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,090	$3,848	$5,100
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,920	$2,800	$3,569	$4,367
92606, Tustin, CA	$2,607	$2,742	$3,538	$3,800

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 $2,600. 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $34.43. There are a total of 9 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $35.00. There are a total of 28 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $27.99. There are a total of 35 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 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Riverside, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Riverside, CA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.