Riverside, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,420
1-year change
+4.7%
$108/mo
5-year change
+27.3%
$519/mo
10-year change
+81.8%
$1,089/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Riverside

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,242/mo0.0%
2016$1,313/mo+5.7%+5.7%
2017$1,410/mo+7.4%+13.5%
2018$1,490/mo+5.7%+20.0%
2019$1,576/mo+5.8%+26.9%
2020$1,650/mo+4.7%+32.9%
2021$1,852/mo+12.2%+49.1%
2022$2,153/mo+16.3%+73.3%
2023$2,209/mo+2.6%+77.9%
2024$2,252/mo+1.9%+81.3%
2025$2,301/mo+2.2%+85.3%
2026$2,364/mo+2.7%+90.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Riverside changed since 2015?

Median rent in Riverside, CA was $1,236 in 2015-01 and is $2,420 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,184 per month over 11 years.

How much has Riverside rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Riverside, CA has changed +27.3% ($519 per month). The current median is $2,420.

What has rent in Riverside done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Riverside, CA has changed +81.8% ($1,089 per month). It is now $2,420.

Is rent in Riverside going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Riverside, CA has increased +4.7% ($108/mo). Current median: $2,420.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.