La Sierra South

Riverside, CA

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La Sierra South - Riverside, CA

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A serene suburb with a family-friendly feel

Family-Friendly Convenient Mountains Scenic Suburban

With large, amenity-filled apartment complexes and spacious single-family homes available to rent, the La Sierra South neighborhood of Riverside offers something for everyone. La Sierra South sits conveniently between Corona, three miles west, and Downtown Riverside itself, five miles away on Interstate 91. The Metrolink station in the community makes it easy to commute to Los Angeles or Orange County by train.

Sections of the neighborhood on the flats provide walkable access to shopping and conveniences, with the Galleria at Tyler, Riverside's most popular mall, sitting close by. Families flock to the Castle Park amusement park, just across Interstate 91, for mini golf, water games, carnival rides, and arcade games.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in La Sierra South is $1,991 for a studio, $1,972 for one bedroom, and $2,609 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Sierra South has decreased by -6.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,991/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 823 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,972/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,609/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of La Sierra South - Riverside, CA

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4.1 22 Reviews

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8 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I love to live here because it is very quiet and not too many people

Niche User

8 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I love living in Riverside. I love being around my friends and family. Riverside is a place that I will always consider home even if I were to move to another area.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

There are many opportunities to seek a decent job.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

I love my house. It is comfortable and affordable.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • California Citrus State Historical Park
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
  • Louis Robidoux Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ontario International
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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