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Riverside

Pop. 4,276·1st most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Riverside, MO
Median rent (all units)
$2,051/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$86
Rising (Monthly)
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Riverside · $2,051
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
47% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,051/mo, rent takes about 47% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$82,000/yr
Local median income
$52,006/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Riverside's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,140/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
$24,612/yr
At $2,051/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Riverside, MO is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,276
Median income
$52,006
Median age
32
Renters
57.6%
Age distribution
24.8%
30%
25.1%
Under 1824.8%
18–3430%
35–5425.1%
55–648.4%
65+11.7%
Gender
59.2%
40.8%
Male59.2%
Female40.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.1%
20.7%
White64.1%
Black20.7%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
27.3%
27.9%
37.3%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+37.3%
Housing tenure
42.4%
57.6%
Owner42.4%
Renter57.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Riverside, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,703 → $52,006
up 21.8%
Population
3,866 → 4,276
up 10.6%
Renter share
58.4% → 57.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.1% → 37.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
34.8 → 32
-2.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,006 today, compared with $42,703 five years earlier. Census counts show Riverside, MO adding about 410 residents over the five-year window, up 10.6% on net.

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Riverside rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Riverside, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Riverside is $2,051/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($52,006/yr), Riverside ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside an affordable city for renters?

Riverside is considered stretched for renters. At $2,051/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($52,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Riverside significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Riverside?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,051/mo in Riverside. The local median household income is $52,006/yr, meaning the typical Riverside household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Riverside?

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

How does Riverside rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Riverside is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #1 out of 74 tracked cities at $2,051/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Riverside?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Riverside ($2,051/mo): Kansas City ($1,319/mo), Gladstone ($1,398/mo), Kansas City ($1,444/mo).

What percentage of Riverside residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.6% of Riverside households are renters, while 42.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Riverside has a strong rental market.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Riverside's median rent of $2,051/mo is $86 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #1 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,051/mo, rent takes ~47% of Riverside's median household income ($52,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Riverside 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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