What's the average rent in Riverside, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Riverside, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Riverside, CA is $2,466 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,466

10.4%$233 increase month-over-month

7.8%$177 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

674

APARTMENTS

$1,933

HOUSES

$3,375

TOWNHOUSES

$2,950

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Riverside, CA at $1,933 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,375 per month. Townhomes average $2,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,298
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,466

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Riverside, CA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,298 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,105
4 Bedrooms	$3,450
All	$2,950

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Riverside, CA is $1,250 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,105 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,450 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,950
All	$1,800

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Riverside, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,375

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Riverside, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.