La Sierra South

Riverside, CA

La Sierra South - Riverside, CA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.1 (22 Reviews)

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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in La Sierra South is $2,074 for a studio, $2,007 for one bedroom, and $2,880 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Sierra South has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.

Studio
713 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,074/month

Average Rent

1 BR
823 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,007/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,228 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,880/month

Average Rent

Transportation

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.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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

Niche Reviews

4.1 22 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 8 months ago•Niche 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

8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

The life style aroubd herr is great, been living here long enough.

Niche User

9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

The atmosphere is for the most part is good, I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

I love living in Riverside. Everything we need is just a short drive away. Con of living here is the congested freeways but that is the same anywhere around here. I feel like Riverside is continuously growing and that it will continue to grow in the future.

See All Reviews on Niche.com