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What Is the Average Rent in Riverside County, California?

$1,901/month 4.8%vs 2023 ($1,814)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Riverside County, California is $1,901/month (±$17), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $557,300 (±$2,765), and the median household income is $93,074/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Riverside County, California and Neighbouring Counties

San Bernardino: $1,801La Paz: $802Imperial: $1,056Orange: $2,434Riverside County: $1,901San Diego: $2,246$1,801$802$1,056$2,434$1,901$2,246

Housing Metrics for Riverside County, California

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,901
Median Home Value$557,300
Median Household Income$93,074
Total Housing Units775,335
Renter-Occupied Units239,349
Renter-Occupied Share31%
Households Paying 50%+ Income67,476 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,372+0.0%
1 BR$1,440+0.0%
2 BR$1,810+0.0%
3 BR$2,166+0.0%
4 BR$2,666+0.0%
5+ BR$3,157+0.0%

How does Riverside County, California compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in California.

Higher rent than 66% of counties in California · 20th of 56

Cheapest: Imperial County($1,056)
Priciest: San Mateo County($2,922)
#CountyValue
1San Mateo County$2,922
2Santa Clara County$2,857
3Marin County$2,668
… 16 more …
20Riverside County(you are here)$1,901
… 33 more …
54Imperial County$1,056
55Lassen County$1,000
56Modoc County$836

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Riverside County, California?

The median gross rent in Riverside County, California is $1,901/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Riverside County, California?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Riverside County, California is $1,810/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$21. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Riverside County, California?

The median home value in Riverside County, California is $557,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Riverside County are rent-burdened?

In Riverside County, California, 67,476 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Riverside County, California?

The median household income in Riverside County, California is $93,074/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,901 has a margin of error of ±$17. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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