110 rentals in Riverside

Riverside is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River in Southern California. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and Riverside County, 12th-most populous city in California, and 62nd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 314,998 at the 2020 census. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Riverside is about 50 miles (80 km) east of downtown Los Angeles and is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Riverside is the largest city in the Inland Empire and home to UC Riverside. Founded in 1870 with rich citrus heritage, featuring the beautiful Mission Inn landmark and diverse neighborhoods.
Today, Riverside has 110 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,200/mo, typically leasing in about 23 days. Families here choose from 12 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,900/mo
↑ 25.8% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 110 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~23 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 81% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Riverside
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
92,368 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,200/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,214/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,381/mo
Riverside
Typical rent costs about 43% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$128K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $688.75/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$992/mo)
Rent Reductions
30 listings have reduced their rent
27% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.8% (~$410/mo)
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