
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 | $1,519 | $1,320 | $1,613 |
East Colton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,119 | $2,220 |
East Colton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,690 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Nova Pointe Apartments priced from $1,119. CENTREPOINTE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,320. 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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Nova Pointe Apartments | 1x1 Deluxe Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
CENTREPOINTE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
Waterman Apartments | wa-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colton Heights, CA
As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colton Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot 10912 Rincon St Model at 10912 Rincon St, Unit 10914 in the in the Ward 3 neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value East Colton Heights apartment is the wa-2x1 Model at Waterman Apartments starting at $1,377 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Ward 3 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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10912 Rincon St, Unit 10914 | 10912 Rincon St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Waterman Apartments | wa-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Nova Pointe Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Ardella at Reche Canyon | Jade Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Loma Villas Apartments | Aspen-2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Heights at Grand Terrace | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Terrace Oaks | The Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Trails at Grand Terrace | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
The Highlands at Grand Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Loma Linda Springs | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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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 $1,710.
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 $1,119, while the average apartment in East Colton Heights costs $2,199.
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 10 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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