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Popular Riverside Apartments

Esplanade at Riverwalk

Riverside, California, 92505

1 Bedroom$1,153 - $1,462

2 Bedrooms$1,290 - $1,615

3 Bedrooms$1,813

Canyon Park Apartments

Riverside, California, 92503

1 Bedroom$1,133 - $1,298

2 Bedrooms$1,381 - $1,457

Colonnade

Riverside, California, 92507

1 Bedroom$1,113 - $1,408

2 Bedrooms$1,345 - $1,601

CastleRock

Riverside, California, 92507

1 Bedroom$1,194 - $1,403

2 Bedrooms$1,447 - $1,610

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Riverside is an enchanting city with a wide array of apartment living options - among Riverside's ideal and far flung neighborhoods you will find the most suitable apartment for you and your family. Soon you will have no trouble at all getting around like a local in Riverside, your new city!

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Riverside Apartment Rental Market

Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	10.1%	8.4%	+1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.0%	5.6%	+0.4%
$15,000 to $19,999	6.1%	5.6%	+0.5%
$20,000 to $24,999	6.2%	5.8%	+0.4%
$25,000 to $29,999	6.6%	5.7%	+0.9%
$30,000 to $34,999	6.6%	5.7%	+0.9%
$35,000 to $39,999	6.1%	5.4%	+0.7%
$40,000 to $44,999	5.6%	5.2%	+0.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	4.8%	4.6%	+0.2%
$50,000 to $59,999	8.5%	8.6%	-0.1%
$60,000 to $74,999	11.1%	10.6%	+0.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.5%	11.5%	-1.0%
$100,000 to $124,999	5.9%	6.8%	-0.9%
$125,000 to $149,999	2.2%	3.6%	-1.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.7%	3.3%	-1.6%
$200,000 or more	1.9%	3.6%	-1.7%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	4.1%	4.8%	-0.7%
10.0% to 14.9%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.7%
15.0% to 19.9%	12.6%	13.6%	-1.0%
20.0% to 24.9%	13.7%	13.1%	+0.6%
25.0% to 29.9%	10.7%	11.0%	-0.3%
30.0% to 34.9%	8.0%	8.2%	-0.2%
35.0% to 39.9%	5.9%	5.9%	+0.0%
40.0% to 49.9%	8.4%	8.0%	+0.4%
50.0% or more	24.0%	20.2%	+3.8%
Not computed	4.8%	5.4%	-0.6%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	16.8%	9.6%	+7.2%
25 to 34 years	28.2%	29.3%	-1.1%
35 to 44 years	23.3%	25.8%	-2.5%
45 to 54 years	14.4%	16.5%	-2.1%
55 to 64 years	7.1%	8.0%	-0.9%
65 to 74 years	4.8%	5.3%	-0.5%
75 to 84 years	3.9%	4.0%	-0.1%
85 years and over	1.6%	1.6%	+0.0%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	30.3%	30.9%	-0.6%
30 to 44 minutes	19.7%	24.5%	-4.8%
45 to 59 minutes	10.4%	13.8%	-3.4%
60 or more minutes	39.5%	30.8%	+8.7%

Source: 2000 Census

Riverside, California

Named for its location along side the Santa Ana River, Riverside is a part of what is called the Inland Empire in Southern California. Close enough to Orange County and Los Angeles, it is home to many people who commute but it is an area rich with its own history.

Early on, Riverside was the first site for commercial growing oranges in California. The first orange trees were planted in 1871 which evolved into the area becoming one of the main suppliers of citrus fruits. That first tree still lives on a traffic island at the corners of Magnolia and Arlington and it still bears fruit.

Riverside was a wealthy area and is known for being the first locations in California for both a golf course and a polo field.

Climbing Mt. Rubidoux

There are four historical and art museums in Riverside as well as a impressive botanical garden center. Hiking and biking are available in the Box Springs Nature Preserve, but a climb to the top of Mt. Rubidoux is worth the effort for the sunset views alone.

From your new Riverside apartment, you'll find you are near parks, very good shopping in both malls and main street style boutiques. The Riverside International Film Festival attracts world known directors and films, and the film lover won't want to miss this annual event.

Defining Riverside

Neighborhoods in Riverside are defined by its center, the University of California at Riverside. From the campus the city divides out into quadrants. Downtown has some interesting areas and is worth looking at.

Canyon Drive has older apartments and is full of both students and retirees while offering some very good deals on Riverside apartments. In the hill areas, it is more suburban and quieter residential neighborhoods.

Quintessential Eats

Eating out in Riverside offers many choices. Mexican food is very popular as are other ethnic style foods. Perhaps, one of the most favorite places in town is the The Lucky Greek, where you'll get the quintessential burger. From high end hotel dining to finding dives in your own Riverside neighborhood, you'll find a big selection.

Drive-In Movies

There are two drive-in movie theatres that still operate in Riverside which are great fun at night. If bars are more to your nightlife liking, try The Yard House or Killarney's, an Irish pub with live music some nights. Once settled in your Riverside apartment, you'll quickly be discovering your own favorites.

Average Apartment Rent in Riverside, California

# Bedrooms	Apr	Mar	Feb	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	$1,126	$1,040	$1,052	7%
2 Bed	$1,265	$1,256	$1,234	2.5%
3 Bed	$1,572	$1,518	$1,590	-1.1%

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Riverside Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Riverside have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Riverside apartment cost $1,052. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Riverside apartment was $1,234 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $1,590. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Riverside rentals listed below.

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What's the weather like in Riverside?
In one word - hot! Riverside gets up to nearly a 100 during the summers which are also really dry. Winters see some rain especially during years where El Nino factors in, but it's what keeps everything green during all those months of heat too.
What areas of Riverside are safe for walking around at night?
Riverside is a middle class suburban neighborhood with a fairly low crime rate; Most neighborhoods are safe for walking around at night. Any of the neighborhoods close to the college campus are safe, including Canyon Crest and Box Springs, as well as the developments along Linden Street and Blaine Street. Some other notably safe areas in Riverside include Orange Crest (specifically the Mission Hills area), Lake Hills Reserve, Arlington Heights, Victoria, Hawarden Hills, and Mission Grove.
What kinds of job opportunities are available in Riverside?
Many different types of job opportunities are available in Riverside. With a workforce that is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, Riverside is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. Most of Riverside's employed work in the following industries: manufacturing (13 percent), education (13 percent), retail (12 percent), healthcare (10 percent), construction (8 percent), accommodation (6 percent), other (5 percent), public service (5 percent), professional, scientific, and technical services (4 percent), administration (4 percent), transportation (4 percent), wholesale (4 percent), finance (3 percent), information technology (3 percent), and real estate (2 percent). The top ten employers in Riverside are the University of California, Riverside, the County of Riverside, the Riverside Unified School District, the City of Riverside, Riverside Community College District, Alvord Unified School District, Riverside Community Hospital, The Press-Enterprise, Parkview Community Hospital, and Goodrich.
I'm looking for a safe area of Riverside for my son to get an apartment. He is attending CBU and would like it in that vicinity, if it safe. Any ideas?
As far as the safety is concerned, the safest place is around the campus because safety guards always patrol the campus. It means the farther you are from the campus, the more it is dangerous. So you should try to find an off campus housing that is near the university. Presidential Park and Ramona area will be good place to find a safety apartment.

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