Riverside, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Riverside, CA?
Last updated January 8, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Riverside, CA is $2,306.
Average rent
$2,306
Month-over-month change
-$72
Year-over-year change
-$139
Available rentals
691
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $485 to $15,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 5 |
| $700 | 16 |
| $800 | 25 |
| $900 | 15 |
| $1,000 | 11 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 19 |
| $1,400 | 23 |
| $1,500 | 27 |
| $1,600 | 37 |
| $1,700 | 50 |
| $1,800 | 39 |
| $1,900 | 39 |
| $2,000 | 38 |
| $2,100 | 42 |
| $2,200 | 35 |
| $2,300 | 37 |
| $2,400 | 26 |
| $2,500 | 25 |
| $2,600 | 23 |
| $2,700 | 26 |
| $2,800 | 27 |
| $2,900 | 36 |
| $3,000 | 30 |
| $3,100 | 31 |
| $3,200 | 29 |
| $3,300 | 21 |
| $3,400 | 23 |
| $3,500 | 16 |
| $3,600 | 20 |
| $3,700 | 17 |
| $3,800 | 14 |
| $3,900 | 20 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 6 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 34 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $139 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,403 | $2,342 |
| Feb | $2,327 | No data |
| Mar | $2,250 | No data |
| Apr | $2,250 | No data |
| May | $2,310 | No data |
| Jun | $2,290 | No data |
| Jul | $2,306 | No data |
| Aug | $2,369 | No data |
| Sep | $2,300 | No data |
| Oct | $2,253 | No data |
| Nov | $2,300 | No data |
| Dec | $2,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The Riverside, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Riverside, CA is 16% higher than the national average.
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