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Thomas Village

Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+

1022 E Barnard St

535 W Barnard St

535 W Barnard St

Vitalia

Palm Drive Apartments

13627 Hermano Way

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504 E Williams St

330 E Murphy St

29867 N 1st Ave

6293 Chia Ave

72121 Hatch Rd

400 W Fredricks St

73889 2 Mile Rd

New Desert Vista Apartments

25563 Main St

648 W Buena Vista St, Unit 648
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13103 Kiowa Rd

6454 Goleta Ave

Mountain View Cottages

73856 Sunnyvale Dr

6651 National Park Dr

73451 Sun Valley Dr

13885 Camp Rock St, Unit 204

72061-72067 Joshua Dr

Quail Place

13275 Brass Ring Ln, Unit B
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51605 Springs Trail

13885 Camp Rock St

14925 Shoreham St, Unit 2-4

73870 Desert Trail Dr

73512 Sun Valley Dr

411 S 1st Ave

Villa Vista Apartments

608 E Fredricks St

1071 May Ln

Apple Valley Townhomes
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Oak Terrace Senior

800 E Virginia Way

190 Yale St

66358 7th St

76233 Amboy Rd

73407 Sunnyvale Dr

6067 Abronia Ave

6688 Split Rock Ave

Avalon Court

27878 Apache Ave
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Inland Empire, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inland Empire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Studio Apartments | $2,001 | $695 | $5,150 |
| Inland Empire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $629 | $5,060 |
| Inland Empire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $545 | $10,000+ |
| Inland Empire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $500 | $6,250 |
| Inland Empire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $739 | $7,270 |
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Cheapest Available Inland Empire Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Inland Empire, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) in the Old Town Yucca Valley neighborhood priced from $557. Thomas Village in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $584. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Inland Empire apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $557 |
| Thomas Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $584 |
| Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ | Studios | Studio,1BA | $588 |
| Vitalia | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| P302 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Quail Place | Quail Place Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| Fredericks Apartments | 1+1 Up | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Palm Drive Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| 74024 Pinon | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 73843 Sunnyvale Drive - 105 | 73843 Sunnyvale Drive - 105 - 9 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inland Empire, CA and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inland Empire area is the $0.47 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - B1 Model at The Glen in the in the Ward 5 neighborhood starting from $1,224. The second greatest value Inland Empire apartment is the 3x2 Model at Riverview starting at $1,325 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Inland Empire apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen | 5BR/5BA - B1 | 5BR,5BA | $0.47 |
| Riverview | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 1160 Deseret Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Verano | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Quail Place | Quail Place Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Thomas Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Vitalia | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ | 1 x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inland Empire Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Inland Empire?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Inland Empire is at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ listed at $588.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Inland Empire Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Inland Empire Apartment is $557 at Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Inland Empire Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Inland Empire is starting from $584 at Thomas Village.
What is the most affordable Inland Empire Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Inland Empire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thomas Village and starts from $630.
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