What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The average size for a Riverside, MO apartment is 845 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 Riverside?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Riverside is $1,178 per month, a 5.49% increase from last year’s average of $1,116.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Riverside?

In Riverside, studios rent for $824 per month, one-bedroom units average $968 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,020 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The typical apartment in Riverside offers about 845 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Riverside?

Studio apartments in Riverside average 499 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 680 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 803 sq. ft.

Riverside, MO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Riverside ranges from to per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverside?

In Riverside, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $1,178, a 5.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,116.

Studio Apartments at $824 offer the most budget-friendly option with 499 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $968, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,020 offer 803 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverside, MO

Last updated: October 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,178	845 sq. ft.
Studio	$824	499 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$968	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,020	803 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverside, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Riverside, MO have increased by 5.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,116 to $1,178.

What's the typical rent budget in Riverside, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Riverside, MO (49%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Riverside, MO?

932 or 57% of the households in Riverside, MO are renter-occupied while 690 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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How Riverside Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Riverside	$1,178
Saint Charles	$1,456
Independence	$1,194
Lee's Summit	$1,539
O'Fallon	$1,539
Florissant	$1,022
Creve Coeur	$1,458
Saint Louis	$1,417
Kansas City	$1,302
Springfield	$1,127
University City	$1,623
Lenexa, KS	$1,575
Shawnee, KS	$1,450
Kansas City, KS	$1,226
Grandview, MO	$965
Olathe, KS	$1,474
Liberty, MO	$1,313
Overland Park, KS	$1,548

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 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.