Northside

Riverside, CA

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Northside - Riverside, CA

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Northside is one of Riverside’s oldest neighborhoods. Complemented by mountain views along the horizon, Northside blends the old and new with cozy bungalows, mid-century apartment buildings, and gated communities. Rentals in the Northside are mid-range to upscale, and residents appreciate the lower cost of living when compared to surrounding areas. With sunny weather, locals can take advantage of Northside's amazing parks all year round. Head to Reid Park to play on every sort of sports court or watch a meet at the Riverside City Cross Country Course. Mount Rubidoux Park and Fairmount Park, two popular green spaces, are next door to the neighborhood as well. Renters are also attracted to Northside’s excellent location. The University of California, Riverside rests just two miles southeast of Northside. There are several restaurants and businesses in Northside, but residents enjoy being only two miles northwest of Downtown Riverside, giving access to plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northside is $2,273 for one bedroom, $2,899 for two bedrooms, and $2,325 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northside has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 809 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,273/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,103 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,899/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,158 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,325/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

20

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

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 Northside - Riverside, CA

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3.7 6 Reviews

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8 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

I have lived in this area for the past 18 years and loved the environment and the way the community interacts with one other. the city offer may different opportunities for the citizens to get involved or experience what is going around in their city.

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

The neighborhood is generally quiet due to the larger demographics of middle aged to older people (60+). 40% of the neighborhood consists of children, teens, and young adults that are mildly active in the neighborhood on a daily basis.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UCR Botanic Gardens
  • Louis Robidoux Nature Center
  • Mary Vagle Nature Center
  • California Citrus State Historical Park
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ontario International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.