← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Riverside, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Riverside, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,444
1-year change
+2.1%
3-year change
+7.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.8%
Rents in Riverside rose +2.1%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.1% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Riverside, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,444 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,447 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,442 |
| May 2026 | $2,439 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,418 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,423 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,426 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,431 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,429 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,409 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,407 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,397 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,394 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,401 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,409 |
| May 2025 | $2,401 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,387 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,376 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,373 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,358 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,344 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,342 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,335 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,337 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,327 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,335 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,321 |
| May 2024 | $2,311 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,300 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,289 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,276 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,260 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,272 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,281 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,294 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,290 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,284 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,310 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 92501 | $2,608 | +3.5% |
| 92503 | $2,401 | +2.0% |
| 92504 | $2,308 | +4.1% |
| 92505 | $2,385 | +1.5% |
| 92506 | $2,891 | +3.7% |
| 92507 | $2,352 | +1.5% |
| 92508 | $2,900 | +4.2% |
Negotiating a renewal in Riverside
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Riverside, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.5% to +4.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.