
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colton Heights Neighborhood of Colton, CA from $700 (5 Rentals)
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East Colton Heights, Colton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Colton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Colton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $1,295 | $1,505 |
East Colton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,499 | $2,783 |
East Colton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,699 | $3,255 |
East Colton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,949 | $2,150 |
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Cheapest Available East Colton Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Colton Heights area of Riverside, CA is a Studio unit found at CENTREPOINTE priced from $1,455. Cottonwood Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable East Colton Heights apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CENTREPOINTE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
Cottonwood Ranch | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Trails at Grand Terrace | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colton Heights, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colton Heights area is the $2.25 price per square foot Arroyo Renovated Model at Ardella at Reche Ridge in the in the Reche Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value East Colton Heights apartment is the Mist Model at Trails at Grand Terrace starting at $2,121 with a $2.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ardella at Reche Ridge | Arroyo Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Trails at Grand Terrace | Mist | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Casa Mediterrania | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Heights at Grand Terrace | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
The Highlands at Grand Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Loma Vista | 1 bedroom first floor end unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Amber Cove | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Terrace Oaks | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Nova Pointe Apartments | 1x1 Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Loma Linda Springs | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Colton Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Colton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in East Colton Heights is Cottonwood Ranch which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in East Colton Heights costs $3,500.
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 6 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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