Rent in Riverside, CA
Across Riverside's 15 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,103 a month, with figures from $1,691–$2,575. The highest typical rent is in 92508 ($2,575) and the lowest in 92501 ($1,691). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 8 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Riverside County pay about 0.78% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,605 | $1,193–$1,778 | 15 |
| 1 bed | $1,705 | $1,385–$1,892 | 15 |
| 2 beds | $2,103 | $1,691–$2,575 | 15 |
| 3 beds | $2,771 | $2,019–$2,771 | 15 |
| 4 beds | $3,336 | $2,231–$3,336 | 15 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Riverside ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Riverside, CA?
- About $2,103 a month: the median of the typical rents in 15 ZIP codes, which range from $1,691–$2,575. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Riverside, CA?
- About $1,705 a month: the median of the typical rents in 15 ZIP codes, which range from $1,385–$1,892. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Riverside, CA?
- About $2,771 a month: the median of the typical rents in 15 ZIP codes, which range from $2,019–$2,771. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Riverside, CA?
- About $1,605 a month: the median of the typical rents in 15 ZIP codes, which range from $1,193–$1,778. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Riverside, CA?
- About $3,336 a month: the median of the typical rents in 15 ZIP codes, which range from $2,231–$3,336. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Riverside ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92508 has the highest typical rent at $2,575 a month, and 92501 the lowest at $1,691.
- What is the property tax rate in Riverside, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Riverside County pay a typical 0.78% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Riverside rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).