What is the average apartment size in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?

The average size for a Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA apartment is 910 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Riverside?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Riverside is $2,491 per month, a 0.88% increase from last year’s average of $2,469.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Riverside?

In Downtown Riverside, studios rent for $1,995 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,329 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,658 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,174 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Riverside?

The typical apartment in Downtown Riverside offers about 910 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Riverside?

Studio apartments in Downtown Riverside average 548 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 774 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,053 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,342 sq. ft.

Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Riverside?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Riverside ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Riverside?

In Downtown Riverside, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Riverside is $2,491, a 0.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,469.

Studio Apartments at $1,995 offer the most budget-friendly option with 548 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $2,329, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,658 offer 1,053 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,342 sq ft) for $3,174, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,491	910 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,995	548 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,329	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,658	1,053 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,174	1,342 sq. ft.

Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA have increased by 0.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,469 to $2,491.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA (33%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA?

3,799 or 55% of the households in Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA are renter-occupied while 3,113 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Riverside?

Eastside Riverside $1,837/month

La Sierra South $1,850/month

Grand $1,892/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,247/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Riverside?

Downtown Riverside $2,491/month

Arlington South $2,513/month

Mission Grove $2,590/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Riverside, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Mission Grove	$2,590
Arlington South	$2,513
Downtown Riverside	$2,491
Canyon Crest	$2,427
University	$2,332
La Sierra	$2,309
Arlanza	$1,998
Ramona Riverside	$1,988
Magnolia Center	$1,935
Grand	$1,892
La Sierra South	$1,850
Eastside Riverside	$1,837

Riverside | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Riverside is 25% higher than in Arlanza

$2,491

Downtown Riverside rent is the same as Riverside average

Average Rent $2,491

$1,998

Arlanza rent is 20% lower than Riverside average

Average Rent $1,998

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Riverside apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.