Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rialto Neighborhood of Rialto, CA from $300 (8 Rentals)

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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177 W South StRialto, CA 92376
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Downtown Rialto, Rialto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rialto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rialto area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Harvest Glen priced from $1,258. 170 E 2nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rialto apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest GlenTwo Bed Two Bath A2BR,2BA$1,258
170 E 2nd St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Easton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rialto, CA

As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rialto area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Cero Townhomes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Rialto apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Cielo Vista Apartments starting at $2,275 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Industrial Project Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rialto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cero Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.25
Cielo Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Club RoyaleRuby2BR,2BA$2.17
Cambria Villa Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.13
Las Palmas Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.13
Riverside Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
Maple HillB2BR,2BA$2.37
Bella Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.49
Harvest GlenOne Bed One Bath with Loft1BR,1BA$2.59
170 E 2nd St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rialto, Rialto, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Rialto Neighborhood in Rialto, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rialto Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Rialto?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Rialto is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rialto?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rialto is 170 E 2nd St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Rialto costs $2,997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Rialto?

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 7 regular apartments in Downtown Rialto that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Rialto?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Rialto have an average cost of $402 which is $2,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rialto.

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