MARK Riverside
3777 Mission Inn Ave,
Riverside, CA 92501
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,175 - $3,375
Rental Market Trends in Riverside, CA
What is the average rent in Riverside, CA?
$1,851/month
Average Rent
694 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Riverside, CA is $1,851 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Riverside one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Riverside, you can expect to pay about $1,480 per month for a studio, $1,851 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,247 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,635 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Riverside, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Riverside, CA
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside?
Based on current rent prices, Wood Streets, Grand and Eastside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside?
Based on current rent prices, March Air Reserve Base, Mission Grove and Magnolia Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside.
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Which Riverside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Riverside with the most apartments available are La Sierra, Downtown Riverside and Canyon Crest .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Riverside, CA?
Because the average rent in Riverside is $1,851, you’ll want to make about $6,170 per month or $74,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Riverside, CA is 19.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Riverside is 34.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,480 - $2,635. You can expect to pay 16.3% more for groceries, 12.8% more for utilities, and 41.5% more for transportation.
How does Riverside, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Riverside, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,106/month
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One Bedroom
$1,092/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,275/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,464/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.