Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga, CA from $1,800 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Rancho Cucamonga area of Rancho Cucamonga.

property at 13687 Smokestone St

$2,300

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13687 Smokestone St

Rancho CucamongaCA91739
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The Core on Foothill
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$2,316 - $9,214
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The Core on Foothill

13250 Foothill BlvdRancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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Alta Merita
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$2,403 - $4,194
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Alta Merita

12915 Foothill BlvdRancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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Victoria Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Woods

8493 Etiwanda AveRancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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Barrington Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington Place

7950 Etiwanda BlvdRancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
property at 11450 Church St

$2,600

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11450 Church St

Rancho CucamongaCA91730

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Cheapest Available Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rancho Cucamonga area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Del Mar priced from $2,125. Solamonte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rancho Cucamonga apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del MarThe Avalon1BR,1BA$2,125
Solamonte ApartmentsPlan 21BR,1BA$2,165
Barrington PlaceThe Claridge1BR,1BA$2,216
Terra Vista ApartmentsThe Aspen2BR,1BA$2,279
Villas at the GardensVail1BR,1BA$2,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rancho Cucamonga, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rancho Cucamonga area is the $2.51 price per square foot The Homes Plan 2 Model at The Enclave at Homecoming Terra Vista in the in the Terra Vista neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Rancho Cucamonga apartment is the 5R Model at Serena Village Luxury Townhomes starting at $3,840 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Fontana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rancho Cucamonga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Enclave at Homecoming Terra VistaThe Homes Plan 23BR,2.5BA$2.51
Serena Village Luxury Townhomes5R3BR,2.5BA$2.52
CarmelThe Everett3BR,2BA$2.70
Jamboree Apartments and TownhomesEaston2BR,2BA$2.47
Brighton at Terra Vista2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.39
Victoria WoodsCape Cod2BR,2BA$2.74
Cottonwood Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.70
Villas at the GardensVail1BR,1BA$2.98
Barrington PlaceThe Claridge1BR,1BA$3.00
Del MarThe Avalon1BR,1BA$2.99

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Downtown Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Apartment is $2,125 at Del Mar.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rancho Cucamonga is starting from $2,279 at Terra Vista Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rancho Cucamonga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victoria Woods and starts from $2,995.

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