Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colton Heights Neighborhood of Colton, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)

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$1,448 - $2,048

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904 Fairway Ave

ColtonCA92324

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Wier Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wier Park

2605-2619 Flint WaySan Bernardino, CA 92408
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505 Wier Rd Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

505 Wier Rd Apartments

505 Wier RdSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterman Apartments

2634 Copper LnSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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Blue Mountain Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Mountain Senior Villas

22627 Grand Terrace RdGrand Terrace, CA 92313
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Country Club West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club West

422 Wier RdSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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East Colton Heights, Colton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Colton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Colton Heights area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nova Pointe Apartments priced from $1,259. CENTREPOINTE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable East Colton Heights apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,259
CENTREPOINTEStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Trails at Grand Terrace1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$1,606
Loma Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,645
Canyon Villa1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,673

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colton Heights, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Colton Heights area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Grand Terrace in the in the Reche Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value East Colton Heights apartment is the 22412 Terrace Pines Dr Model at 22412 Terrace Pines Dr, Unit #D starting at $3,100 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Reche Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Colton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.00
22412 Terrace Pines Dr, Unit #D22412 Terrace Pines Dr3BR,2.5BA$2.70
Ardella at Reche RidgeCrown Renovated2BR,2BA$2.12
Ardella at Reche CanyonJade Renovated1BR,1BA$2.15
Casa MediterraniaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Heights at Grand TerraceOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.29
Trails at Grand TerraceSpring1BR,1BA$2.41
Canyon Villa1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Loma Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Terrace OaksThe Elm1BR,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Colton Heights, Colton, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including East Colton Heights, Colton, and the greater Riverside area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Colton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Colton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Colton Heights is under $1,779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Colton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in East Colton Heights is Nova Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,259, while the average apartment in East Colton Heights costs $2,104.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Colton Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in East Colton Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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