Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
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3851 Cedar Ave
Studio Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar AveRiverside, CA 92501
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1881 Loma Vista St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1881 Loma Vista St

1881 Loma Vista StRiverside, CA 92507
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Olivewood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olivewood Apartments

5530 Olivewood AveRiverside, CA 92506
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Magnolia Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Arms

7469 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92504
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Las Palmas Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Apartments

2052 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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The Regent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Regent

3553 Chicago AveRiverside, CA 92507
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Vernon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Apartments

7450 Mount Vernon StRiverside, CA 92504
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Linden Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Manor

1245 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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4314 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Ranch Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranch Apartments

3485 Jefferson StRiverside, CA 92504
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Mission Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Palms Apartments

5875 Mission BlvdJurupa Valley, CA 92509
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Rancho Dorado South
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Dorado South

25105 John F Kennedy DrMoreno Valley, CA 92551

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Blue Mountain Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Mountain Senior Villas

22627 Grand Terrace RdGrand Terrace, CA 92313
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Las Terrazas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Terrazas

1176 W Valley BlvdColton, CA 92324
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Heritage Park Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park Senior 55+

303 W Merrill AveRialto, CA 92376
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CORONA DE ORO
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CORONA DE ORO

680 W 2nd StCorona, CA 92882
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Rubidoux Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rubidoux Villas

3183 Rubidoux BlvdJurupa Valley, CA 92509
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Riverside, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverside, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Riverside, CA area range in price from $615 to $21,000 with an overall median price of $2,991. The three Riverside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunnyslope at $1,150, Outer San Bernadino at $1,195, and DMV at $1,190. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sunnyslope$1,397$1,1503
Outer San Bernadino$1,595$1,19510
DMV$1,737$1,1903
High School$1,737$1,5503
Ward 2$1,737$1,1903
Pacific$1,800$1,8001
San Gorgonio$1,800$1,4508
Cypress$1,960$1,45023
Highland Historical District$1,960$1,45023
Highland Town Center$1,960$1,45023

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Perris Isle Senior Apartments in the Palacio De Oro neighborhood priced from $545. Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$545
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$799
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Annex on ChicagoLEASING FOR FALL 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR! Shared 1x...1BR,1BA$927
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,119
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
River Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,204
Country Village ApartmentsShadow CreekStudio,1BA$1,385
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,495
Cottonwood Ranch1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3360 Fairmount Blvd Model at 3360 Fairmount Blvd, Unit B in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Hidden Springs Apartments starting at $2,415 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3360 Fairmount Blvd, Unit B3360 Fairmount Blvd2BR,1BA$1.63
Hidden Springs Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Melrose Place Apartments(4112) 2bd/2ba - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.83
University Riverside GardensLive at URG - Shared Master Bedroom in 2x2 Avai...2BR,2BA$0.66
University Village Towers3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.29
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.40
Annex on ChicagoLEASING FOR FALL 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR! Shared 1x...1BR,1BA$1.16
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%1BR,1BA$1.74
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Riverside Overview

Located a mere 60 miles from the mecca that is Los Angeles and known affectionately as the Inland Empire, Riverside is a diverse and exciting California locale brimming with opportunity. Known as the birthplace of the citrus industry, this sunny hot spot is flush with a growing economy and an ever-expanding residential base.

Why live in Riverside, CA?

From world glass shopping at the Galleria Tyler Mall to a a short commute to the job market of Hollywood, Riverside apartments have much to offer. Pleasant weather combined with the scenic beauty of those oh-so-famous orange trees yield a truly one-of-a-kind California destination, making Riverside ideal for families, working young professionals and college students alike.

Riverside, CA
Population: 330,063

Ranked #58

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, CA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Riverside, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Perris Isle Senior Apartments which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $2,991.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

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 1,543 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $621 which is $2,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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