Riverside city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population255,093Pct. renter occupied43.33%
Males to females0.9689:1Avg. household size2.71
Avg. household income$41,646Families with kids under 1840.34%
Income above poverty51.99%Avg. age of rental structure37 yrs

Cities near Riverside

CityDistanceCityDistance
Mira Loma9.95 MilesRialto15.61 Miles
Grand Terrace10.89 MilesLoma Linda15.66 Miles
Bloomington11.22 MilesLytle Creek16.56 Miles
Colton11.99 MilesBryn Mawr17.04 Miles
Fontana12.23 MilesEtiwanda17.22 Miles
March Air Reserve Base12.42 MilesGuasti18.54 Miles
Norco12.73 MilesSan Bernardino20.15 Miles
Moreno Valley14.29 MilesPerris20.68 Miles
Corona15.13 MilesRedlands20.91 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Riverside.

Riverside apartments and homes for rent

If you're moving to Riverside, California, you probably want to know a bit about the city, itself. You also probably wouldn't mind some insight to Riverside apartments for rent, and luckily, this apartment guide can help.

Attractions for Riverside apartment renters

There are many attractions and events to keep you busy while renting a Riverside apartment. The city's universities invite many cultural activities to the city, as well as having great museums like the Sweeney Art Gallery at UC Riverside and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) California Museum of Photography. UCR is also behind the beautiful UCR Botanic Gardens, which consist of almost 40 acres of gardens, trees, and flowers. As a resident of Riverside apartments you'll want to visit Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center which features an educational Earth science museum. Castle Amusement Park provides fun family activities, and Jensen Alvarado Ranch can take you back in time with its time-period clad workers doing farm tasks without the help of modern technology. As you can see, renting an apartment in Riverside, CA provides you a wealth of entertainment and educational options.

Jobs for residents of Riverside apartments

You'll need a way to pay your Riverside apartment rent, so you'll be happy to know there are a variety of industries and jobs to choose from. Technology is a growing field in Riverside and business parks are being developed to support and encourage growth in this sector. There are a significant number of jobs in education as Riverside is home to La Sierra University, University of California, Riverside, California Baptist University, and Riverside Community College. Government jobs are available, and the manufacturing of wood, metal plastics, glass, various vehicle parts, and home furniture also helps drive the economy.

The weather in Riverside, California

Renting an apartment in Riverside means you'll have no need for heavy jackets or snow boots. Winters are mild with temperatures hovering around 50-60°F. Summers bring more heat, with temperatures in the upper 80s and mid 90s, on average. You probably won't need a rain jacket, either, as precipitation is uncommon. The weather is ideal for the majority of renters looking for a new Riverside apartment rental.

Riverside zip codes

  • 92501
  • 92502
  • 92503
  • 92504
  • 92505
  • 92506
  • 92507
  • 92508
  • 92509
  • 92513
  • 92514
  • 92515
  • 92516
  • 92517
  • 92519
  • 92521
  • 92522

Neighborhoods in Riverside

  • Airport
  • Alessandro Heights
  • Arlanza
  • Arlington
  • Arlington Heights
  • Arlington South
  • Canyon Crest
  • Canyon Springs
  • Casablanca
  • Downtown
  • Eastside
  • Grand
  • Hawarden Hills
  • Hunter Industrial Park
  • La Sierra
  • La Sierra Acres
  • La Sierra Hills
  • La Sierra South
  • Magnolia Center
  • Mission Grove
  • Northside
  • Orangecrest
  • Presidential Park
  • Ramona
  • Sycamore Canyon Park
  • University
  • Victoria
  • Wood Streets
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Riverside rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$725$693$830
1 Bdrm$945$748$1,874
2 Bdrm$1,170$872$1,842
3 Bdrm$1,499$1,147$1,797

Riverside crime rates

Riverside crime rates are about 0% lower than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes632 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes3,727 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index4,359 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Riverside demographics

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