Riverside, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page offers a quick snapshot of commercial real estate conditions in Riverside, highlighting how current pricing, $469 per square foot, typical deal size, and available inventory shape the market before you dive into individual listings.

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Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

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Riverside's Demographic Profile

With a population of 315,768 and a median household income of $81,133, these metrics help investors gauge whether Riverside's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	315,768
# Households	94,445
Median age	34
Median household income	$81,133
Avg household size	3
Renter-occupied housing units	43,754
5-year population change	4%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Riverside

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$469 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$1,162 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	19,131 SF
Avg building size for sale	33,939 SF
Average cap rate	5.30%

In Riverside, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $469 per square foot, with average lease rates around $1,162 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 19,131 SF, while properties for sale average 33,939 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 5.30%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Riverside

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.

For Sale

Downtown Riverside

Riverside, CA 92501

5,350 SF Office Building
$1,578,250

For Sale

Bldg D

Riverside, CA 92501

6,547 SF Industrial Building
$1,604,015

For Sale

11325 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 92505

0.94 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$2,999,000

For Sale

21801 Alessandro Blvd

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

9,100 SF Office Building
6.42% Cap Rate
$4,003,000

For Sale

4545-4581 Main St

Riverside, CA 92501

9,200 SF Multifamily
6.12% Cap Rate
$3,595,000

For Sale

Del Taco ABSOLUTE NNN GROUND LEASE INVESTMENT

Riverside, CA 92503

0.64 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$1,440,000

For Sale

Marie Callender’s & Market Broiler

Riverside, CA

Retail Building
6.28% Cap Rate
$6,337,000

For Sale

210-Unit Value-Add Portfolio in So Cal

Riverside, CA 92507

261,080 SF Multifamily
5.30% Cap Rate
$55,095,000

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Riverside

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Riverside	$376	21,613 SF	8.20%
Anaheim	$435	11,604 SF	5.44%
Santa Ana	$567	17,615 SF	9.39%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Riverside	$302	49,495 SF	7.01%
Santa Ana	$414	23,357 SF	25.00%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Riverside	$601	12,018 SF
Anaheim	$660	10,831 SF
Santa Ana	$510	9,768 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Riverside

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Riverside	$492	51,054 SF	6.55%
Anaheim	$432	13,456 SF	7.95%
Santa Ana	$396	8,952 SF	6.87%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Riverside

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Riverside pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Riverside pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Riverside	$469	33,939 SF
Anaheim	$461	17,904 SF
Irvine	$601	30,224 SF
Santa Ana	$523	14,521 SF

Office Space For Sale In Riverside

Office listings shown here connect market pricing and size patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

Downtown Riverside

Riverside, CA 92501

5,350 SF Office Building
$1,578,250

For Sale

21801 Alessandro Blvd

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

9,100 SF Office Building
6.42% Cap Rate
$4,003,000

For Sale

Canyon Crest Financial Ctr

Riverside, CA 92507

22,274 SF Office Building
$4,788,910

For Sale

1405 Spruce St

Riverside, CA 92507

21,929 SF Flex Building
$1,100,000

For Sale

4605 Brockton Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

14,321 SF Office Building
$6,399,000

For Sale

6919 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 92506

2,132 SF Office Building
$975,000

For Sale

3841 Wheeler St

Riverside, CA 92503

23,608 SF Office Building
5.09% Cap Rate
$6,000,000

For Sale

2370 Anselmo Dr

Corona, CA 92879

8,315 SF Office Building
4.80% Cap Rate
$9,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Riverside alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Riverside or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Riverside	315,768	94,445	34	$81,133	3	43,754	4%
Anaheim	341,426	103,374	37	$84,331	3	57,628	-1%
Santa Ana	298,687	74,187	35	$80,804	4	41,025	-2%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Riverside

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Is Riverside a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Riverside offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Riverside?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Riverside. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Riverside?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Riverside. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Riverside compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Riverside. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Riverside acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Riverside, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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