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La Riviera

Pop. 11,492·356th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for La Riviera, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,909/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$56
Falling (Monthly)
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La Riviera · $1,909
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,909/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$97,975/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Riviera's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,457
1 BR
$1,756
2 BR
$1,825
3 BR
$2,063
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,825/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,908/yr
At $1,909/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Riviera, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,492
Median income
$97,975
Median age
33.7
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
22.4%
29.5%
27.3%
12.8%
Under 1822.4%
18–3429.5%
35–5427.3%
55–648%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
19.2%
White57.6%
Black7.7%
Hispanic19.2%
Asian10.4%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
18.3%
34.2%
39.7%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How La Riviera, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,493 → $97,975
up 26.4%
Population
11,723 → 11,492
down 2.0%
Renter share
42.5% → 39.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 39.7%
+7.0 pts
Median age
32.6 → 33.7
+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,493 to $97,975 across the same window, up 26.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 11,723 residents to roughly 11,492. Renters now make up 39.1% of households, compared with 42.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.7% of adults here, versus 32.7% in 2021.

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La Riviera rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in La Riviera. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in La Riviera, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Riviera is $1,909/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,457/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,825/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,756/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,063/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($97,975/yr), La Riviera ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Riviera an affordable city for renters?

La Riviera is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,909/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($97,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Riviera falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Riviera?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,909/mo in La Riviera. The local median household income is $97,975/yr, meaning the typical La Riviera household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Riviera?

Rent in La Riviera has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does La Riviera rent compare to other cities in California?

La Riviera is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #356 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,909/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Riviera?

Carmichael is nearby and more affordable at $1,795/mo, which is $114 less than La Riviera.

What percentage of La Riviera residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of La Riviera households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. La Riviera leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Riviera rent compare to the national average?

La Riviera's median rent of $1,909/mo is $56 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #356 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,909/mo, rent takes ~23% of La Riviera's median household income ($97,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Riviera 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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