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Housing Authority of the County of Riverside

5555 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92504 · ~10,087 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Riverside, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the County of Riverside served 9,088 households across 10,267 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $21,264, and pays an average of $568 per month toward rent.

Households served
9,088 of 10,267 units
Avg. household income
$21,264
Avg. rent paid by household
$568
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
27%
Head of household 62+
53%
Head of household with a disability
46%
Avg. wait to move in
37 months

Unit mix: 46% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 20% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the County of Riverside directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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